Blueberries are among the easiest fruits for home gardeners to grow. They have few pests, don’t take up much room, and produce berries for many years. Blueberry plants are extremely cold hardy, and their care routine is not complicated. In a previous article, I shared information on proper blueberry pruning and received many follow-up comments and questions about how and when to apply blueberry fertilizer. This article offers insight on the best products to fertilize blueberries, the proper time to apply blueberry fertilizer, and how much of it to use.
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Growing marigolds from seed: Tips for indoor and direct sowing
Marigolds were one of the first flowers I could identify as a kid. Growing up, my mom would plant marigold seeds along the side of our garage. I remember the strong scent as you’d brush by the bright yellow and deep orange blooms in the summer. Growing marigolds from seed is an easy way to add annuals to your gardens and containers. In this article, I’m going to share tips on sowing seeds indoors (and then moving your plants to the garden), as well as direct-sowing your marigold seeds in the spring.
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How to grow green onions: The ultimate seed to harvest guide
Green onions are one of the most widely used vegetables in the kitchen, but did you know they’re also quick and easy to grow? And that there are several types of onions you can plant to produce green onions? This vegetable is grown for its tender stalks and leaves that have a mildly sweet onion flavor. I love them so much I keep a steady supply of green onions in my garden year-round! Keep reading to learn how to grow green onions in garden beds or containers.
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Growing elephant ears in pots: Tips and advice for success
Elephant ear plants make a bold statement in the garden, but this bulb is also a wonderful addition to outdoor patio planters and containers. Growing elephant ears in pots is an excellent way to add a fun, tropical vibe to outdoor areas without requiring a lot of effort. In this article, you’ll learn which types of elephant ears to grow in pots and how to set yourself up for success.
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Japanese anemone: How to grow this bloom-filled, late-summer perennial
As the late-summer garden starts to reveal some of the last blooms of the season, my Japanese anemone is deciding it’s her time to shine. The end-of-summer performance is nearing its crescendo: a lovely, tall-yet-compact, floriferous perennial, covered in buds that open to reveal gorgeous blooms.
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Growing basil from seed: A step-by-step guide
Growing basil from seed should be on every gardeners to-do list. Why? Basil is easy to grow from seed and when you buy seeds instead of transplants you can choose from dozens of types and varieties available through seed catalogs. There are two ways to start basil seeds: indoors in a window or beneath a growlight, or by direct seeding outdoors. Keep reading to learn more about the simple steps of growing basil from seed.
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