By Erin Marissa Russell If you’re growing onions, you’ve probably heard of a trick many gardeners claim is the ticket to growing a crop with heavy bulbs: folding, cutting, or stepping on the tops of onions. It’s true that some of the reasoning behind breaking the green tops of … [Read more...]
10 Common Houseplant Pests and Their Solutions
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy placing plants around your home as natural décor? It’s one of my favorite ways to keep my home feeling fresh and welcoming. The problem starts when pests decide my houseplants make a welcoming home for them too. If you’re new to raising … [Read more...]
Gardening Myth: Don’t Add Gravel to Your Garden Containers
You can find this myth almost anywhere you read about repotting plants or growing vegetables in containers. Add a layer of gravel at the bottom of the container to "improve drainage." … [Read more...]
Are Spiders in My Garden a Good or Bad Thing?
By Bethany Hayes Let's be honest; most people freak out when they encounter a spider, whether you're outside or inside. Spiders have a bad reputation, and some are downright dangerous to touch, but that doesn't mean spiders cannot help. So, when you find spiders in your … [Read more...]
What is Biochar? Should You Add it to Your Garden?
By Nicholas Clowers and Saffyre Falkenberg Ever heard of biochar? For most home gardeners, chances are that it's a brand new term. In short, biochar is a charcoal compound added to soil that makes it more fertile. Biochar has a long and complex history of use in indigenous … [Read more...]
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