Perhaps one of the few things that every gardener around the world agrees with is the benefit of using compost in the garden. Compost is loaded with nutrients and is often the go-to solution to improve poor soils. But is it necessary to grow a bountiful vegetable garden? Below is everything you need to know … Read more
It’s that time of year when bagged soils are stacked high and we’re inundated with choices of what to fill our gardens with. Potting mix is ubiquitous and available year-round, and is ideal for container gardening, but can it also be used in the ground outside? Can You Use Potting Mix in the Ground? You … Read more
If you are trying to germinate your seeds or increase the speed that they germinate, don’t be tempted to reach for a bottle of fertilizer. Fertilizer has no real impact on seed germination. If you’ve tried germinating seeds but they never sprouted, there are many possible reasons why. They could be too old or have … Read more
Starting plants indoors from seed can be a rewarding way to get a head start before the main growing season or get started with an indoor garden. However, germination (the process by which a plant begins to grow from a seed) can sometimes be spotty. Some of your seeds might not germinate, or they might … Read more
Gardeners have been lauding about the benefits of raised garden beds for decades, and in recent years there has been a resurgence in raised beds, especially using different materials like galvanized steel or cement blocks. But for those of us in colder climates, are raised beds warmer than the ground? Many growers report that the … Read more
Traditionally, raised garden beds were all made with wood, and occasionally brick and stone. But nowadays you can find galvanized steel as a viable option for raised beds. Galvanized steel is an underrated material that has a host of benefits, but both wood and galvanized steel have their advantages and disadvantages. Wood Galvanized Steel … Read more