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ZONE 7B JUNE GARDEN TASKS
Gardening in Zone 7b offers unique opportunities and challenges, especially during the month of June. This guide provides detailed tasks to help you maintain a thriving garden throughout the month. The tasks are categorized into three sections: Planning, Maintenance and Cleanup, and Planting and Propagation. Helpful Items for Zone 7B Garden Tasks Lady Bugs Soil
9 TIPS ON HOW TO GROW SUNFLOWERS
Learning how to grow sunflowers is a wonderful way to add a pop of color to any garden scape. Not only will it add a visual element to your garden, it will attract various birds and pollinators as well. In this post, we will delve into the world of sunflowers, exploring the process of
HOW TO PLANT TRANSPLANTS
Proper transplanting techniques are crucial for the survival and thriving of plants in their new environment. When done correctly, transplanting minimizes stress on the plants, reduces the risk of transplant shock, and encourages strong root establishment. Furthermore, effective transplanting techniques contribute to overall garden success by promoting healthier growth, earlier harvests for vegetables, and
8 PROVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL GARDENERS FOR A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST
Successful gardens are no miracle and they certainly do not happen by accident. They are the result of gardeners who master habits of successful gardeners. If you’re aiming to yield a more prolific garden, understanding and implementing these habits will set you well on your way to success. As you implement these strategies, they
HOW TO HARDEN OFF SEEDLINGS
Have you ever started seeds indoors and prided yourself on the beautiful plants you were able to grow from tiny seeds? Then, in the excitement of the season, placed them outside only to have them wither away a few hours later? If you do not harden off your seedlings, this can happen to you too.
COMPANION PLANTING CUCUMBERS: BOOSTING GROWTH AND FLAVOR WITH PERFECT PLANT PARTNERS
We grow a lot of cucumbers in our backyard garden. One plant can produce pounds and pounds of delicious cukes. The difference between a mediocre harvest and and abundant one lies in the secret of companion planting. If you are looking to battle pests naturally and produce pounds of cucumbers, you’re in the right place.
FLOURISHING BLOOMS: HOW TO GROW ANEMONE BULBS FOR A STUNNING GARDEN DISPLAY
The fist time I saw anemone flowers, they stopped me in my tracks. Here were these gorgeous, elegant flowers jutting out of a sea of green. I knew I had to have them in my own garden scape and set out to do just that. If you are here reading this blog post, then you
BOOST YOUR GARDEN: TOP PLANTS FOR COMPANION PLANTING GARLIC
As an avid gardener, I’m constantly trying to find methods to facilitate the health of my plants without the use of harmful chemicals. Companion planting has been my go to method for a healthier garden. I love the symbiotic relationships of plants. Like people, plants have preferences of who they want to grow next to
ZONE 7B MAY GARDEN TASKS
The month of May is an exciting time in the gardening world. Spring flowers are in bloom, the sounds of birds fill open windows with their song, and the garden lays waiting for the gardener to get started. Knowing where to begin can be quite overwhelming for both newcomers to gardeners and experts alike. Here
TOP COMPANION PLANTING JALAPENO PEPPERS PICKS & PLANTS TO STEER CLEAR OF
Last year, I made the most delicious queso of my cooking career. The secret ingredient? Yellow jalapenos. This year, I’m planning on making a lot more with those peppers including cowboy candy for friends and family. To do that, I’m going to have to grow a lot of jalapenos! When planting jalapeno peppers, the company
ELEVATING EGGPLANT: COMPANION PLANTING FOR EGGPLANT SUCCESS UNVEILED
The magic of a garden happens when the rest of the world is still in bed sound asleep. The gardener is up early starting seeds in winter time because they know spring is right around the corner. Yes, the everyday gardener works hard for a successful harvest but they have an ace in their pocket
COMPANION PLANTING FOR SPINACH: MAXIMIZING GROWTH AND HEALTH
Ah, spinach. The powerhouse of the green vegetable world! As a child, I remember Popeye popping a can and watching his muscles grow instantaneously. Although eating spinach won’t give you results in a flash, the benefits of incorporating the green leaves in your diet are indisputed. Spinach is rich in various vitamins, including vitamin A,
