“Plant transplants outside according to the spacing the fully grown plants will need. Pay attention to the depth of the hole, and ensure that you don’t bury the stem in the soil (except in special cases—see Growing Tip on the… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Mulching the vegetable garden will save you a lot of time watering and weeding. It is amazing the difference that a thick, 3-inch layer… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“You can buy an inexpensive soil thermometer to help you gauge when to plant different edibles. Cool-season vegetables germinate well when the soil is… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“If your plant leaves are turning weird colors (purple, yellow), they might have nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient deficiencies cause highly predictable results, and it’s usually… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Fertilizers all have a combination of nutrients in them. Most of them have the “Big Three” macronutrients: nitrogen (N), which promotes green leafy growth,… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“How to Plant a Container-Grown Fruit Tree or Shrub 1. Use a shovel or marking paint to mark the area for the hole. The… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“You can buy plants and seeds that have some level of resistance to common diseases affecting those types of plants. Look for these types… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“If you want to save seeds from year to year, you need to grow open-pollinated varieties. The words “heirloom” and “open-pollinated” are sometimes used… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Before buying fruits, look at the number of chilling hours your area gets. Minimum Chilling Hours Available by Region Mountains: more than 1,200 Foothills… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Whether you grow your own transplants or buy them, here’s what you should plant outside as transplants and what you can grow from seed.… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“How to Plant a Container-Grown Fruit Tree or Shrub 1. Use a shovel or marking paint to mark the area for the hole. The… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“In the Carolinas, there are two growing seasons: warm and cool. The cool season runs from about October or November through April or May… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
“Certain vegetables will grow up trellises (wood, metal, or string). Certain plants need to have trellises to grow. Vegetables That Can Grow up Trellises… — Katie Elzer-Peters Copy Share Image
