by Bethany Hayes Are you dying to add fruits to your backyard garden but have no idea where to start? Most fruits aren’t as easy as growing vegetables; many are perennial trees and shrubs that require pruning and extra maintenance to keep them thriving throughout the years. … [Read more...]
How Often Do I Need to Water a Vegetable Garden?
QUESTION: How often should I water a vegetable garden? I’m planting one this year and need to know. — Alfred D. ANSWER: Because your water will get some of its sustenance from rainfall, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to your question. However, between rainfall and … [Read more...]
What Do I Need for Container Gardening?
QUESTION: I’m getting started with container gardening and am not sure what to put on my supply list? What do I need for container gardening? — Timothy J. ANSWER: Container gardening is one of the easiest ways to get started with growing a garden of your own. If you … [Read more...]
Cherry Tomatoes vs. Grape Tomatoes, Explained
QUESTION: In seed catalogs and product descriptions for tomato plants, I see lots of grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. I’m not sure which of these smaller tomato varieties to choose. What is the difference between cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes? — Elise V. ANSWER: … [Read more...]
Garden Myth: Deep root fertilizing is good for trees
by Robert Pavlis Deep root fertilization is a recommended procedure by many arborists, and equipment is available for DIY homeowners. Is it the best way to fertilize trees? Do they need to be fertilized? In deep root fertilization for trees, you stick a pipe into the soil … [Read more...]
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