How Often Should You Be Watering Your Tomatoes?
I’ve grown tomatoes for years, experimenting with watering techniques in different climates, soils, and container sizes. I’ve learned that precise watering isn’t just about frequency, …
9 Natural Ways to Keep Pests Out of Your Vegetable Garden for Good
As someone who’s been elbow-deep in soil and watching vegetables thrive (or struggle) season after season, I’ve learned that keeping pests out naturally is not …
8 Effective Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites, According to Expert
If you’ve ever been the main course at a mosquito feast, you know how frustrating and itchy it can be. As someone who’s spent years …
8 Foods to Eat to Help Reduce Your Risk of Stroke, According to Experts
Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke. As a health expert who’s spent years studying cardiovascular wellness and preventative care, I …
How to Use Potato Peels in the Garden to Control Pests, Enrich Soil, and More
As a longtime gardener, I’ve learned to look at food scraps not as waste but as an opportunity. Potato peels are one of the most …
Why You Should Start Sprinkling Eggshells Around Your Tomato Garden
I’ve been gardening tomatoes for years, experimenting with organic methods and home remedies. One of my most successful and surprisingly effective techniques has been sprinkling …
The Secret To Getting Plants To Germinate Is Hiding In Your Kitchen
As someone who has spent years coaxing seeds to life and battling the unpredictable moods of soil and weather, I can tell you this: sometimes …
13 Expert-Recommended Vegetables to Plant in July
As a seasoned gardener, I know July isn’t just a month of harvest, it’s also a critical time to start your next round of planting. …
How To Wash Cherries To Remove Dirt and Pesticides, According to Expert
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of fresh cherries in the summertime. They’re sweet, vibrant, and addictively snackable. But before you pop one into your …
7 Best Soil Boosters to Help Fruit Trees Thrive and Keep Pests Away
When my fruit trees are thriving, I can tell right away, vibrant green leaves, steady growth, and loads of juicy, delicious fruit. But when the …
How to Add Phosphorus to Soil for Healthy, Fast-Growing Plants
As someone who’s spent years growing everything from vegetables to flowering perennials, I’ve come to appreciate just how critical phosphorus is for healthy plant development. …
Tomatoes Won’t Split on the Vine If Gardeners Follow One Simple Rule When Watering
As a lifelong gardener, I’ve grown tomatoes in just about every setting: raised beds, containers, greenhouses, and wide-open backyard plots. And if there’s one frustrating …