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What Is World Water Day?

What Is World Water Day?

World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. Here are our top 5 ways to conserve water in our gardens this year.

Growing A Tomato: Step By Step Guide

Growing A Tomato: Step By Step Guide

A homegrown tomato is one of those plants that every gardener should grow at least once. They are easy to grow, have a good flavor, and take little work to maintain. The principles of growing tomat...

How to Take Leaves Off a Tomato

How to Take Leaves Off a Tomato

Do you want your tomato plant to provide its best results? Then it's crucial to know how many leaves should be cut off the plant. While too many cuts might restrict development and deplete the plan...

How To Train Your Squash Using Trellis

How To Train Your Squash Using Trellis

Learning how to train your plant on a trellis is crucial if you want to start growing squash and save ground space. Supporting the squash's weight as they ripen helps them from being harmed and dec...

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How long does straight-neck squash take to grow?

How long does straight-neck squash take to grow?

Take advantage of the health benefits of this incredibly nutritious vegetable by growing your own straight-neck squash garden. In addition to being rich in vitamins and minerals, this highly-prized...

Supplies You Need For Gardening: A Guide

Supplies You Need For Gardening: A Guide

Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it's important to have the right supplies before you get started. This blog post will provide a list of essential gardening supplies that every plant lov...

Creating a Plant Watering Schedule

Creating a Plant Watering Schedule

Do you feel like you're always rushing to water your plants? Well, there is a way to ensure they get the water they need without worrying about it. By creating a plant watering schedule, you can ma...

Ways To Conserve Water At Home

Ways To Conserve Water At Home

Are you one of those people who love plants, but don't know how to conserve water when it comes to taking care of them? You're not alone! A lot of people have trouble balancing the need to save wat...

How Much To Water Plants

How Much To Water Plants

Watering plants can be a bit of a mystery for some gardeners. How much moisture do they need? And when should it be applied? This post will help clear up the confusion by providing helpful tips on ...

How to start a garden in an apartment

How to start a garden in an apartment

Having a small apartment should not stop you from growing a garden. If you can keep ornamental potted plants in your house, maintaining a small apartment garden should be easy. You can do it,  and ...

How to Start a Produce Garden

How to Start a Produce Garden

Are you excited to start a backyard garden, but not sure where to begin? Don't worry! Starting a garden can seem overwhelming, but it's actually quite easy when you know what steps to follow.

Beginners Guide to Starting a Balcony Garden

Beginners Guide to Starting a Balcony Garden

If you're dreaming of having your own vegetable garden where you can grow fresh veggies, favorite herbs, or cherry tomatoes, but don't have a backyard, don't worry! You can create a beautiful balco...