You have everything you need to start your new garden – you have your seeds, your soil, your trays, and your grow lights. You plant a few seeds, mark the expected date of germination on your calendar, and then, you wait. And wait. But nothing happens. What gives? Why haven’t your seeds germinated? It is […]
12 Brilliant Hacks for Propagating Succulents
If you are a gardener who finds it tough to remember to water your indoor plants, then growing succulents might be a great choice for you. They’re not only through-resistant, but they’re easy to care for in all other regards, too. Plus, you can start a new succulent garden for very little money. You don’t […]
15 Fantastic Root Vegetables You Can Grow in Containers
If you’re thinking about starting a garden this spring, summer, or fall, you may want to put some thought into growing in containers. Container gardening is beneficial for so many reasons. Not only do you eliminate the need to till or amend garden soil that is just not up to snuff, but you can grow […]
20 Tried and True Tips for Urban Gardening Success
Just because you love those city lights, that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate the subtle beauty of a backyard garden. In fact, small spaces like you might find in an urban garden are perfect for unique growing methods like container gardening and vertical gardening. The key to being successful as a green-thumbed city slicker? Reading […]
18 Vegetables Plants Best For Starting as Indoor Seedlings
Growing a garden seems simple. Plant a few seeds, sprinkle them with water, harvest, and repeat. Easy enough, right? Wrong. In fact, there are so many missteps you can make as a garden, which is why so many gardeners take to the Internet, the advice columns, and their green thumb friends for advice on how […]
50 Drought-Tolerant Plants You’ll Hardly Ever Have to Water
Whether you live in a dry, arid, climate or you are just like many people and forget to water your garden every now and then, planting drought-tolerant plants is a smart choice. In many places, drought-tolerant plants are native species, as they are well-adapted to handle the lack of water in the environment. In other […]