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How To Grow Broccoli - Growing Broccoli In Your Garden
Broccoli is a tough vegetable that thrives in the cooler months of the year. In most sections of the country, two crops per year (spring and fall) are conceivable, thanks to ongoing improvements in quick maturity and heat tolerance, which extends the life of broccoli through all except the warmest periods of the season. Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that can be prepared in numerous ways. Growing broccoli is also not difficult if you follow a few simple guidelines. Read more
Edelweiss Flower - Characteristics & Growing Tips
Edelweiss Flowers, also known as Leontopodium alpinum, are well-known for having woolly, lance shaped leaves and white flowers shaped like stars. These delicate flowers are native to the high altitudes of the Alps, where they thrive despite the harsh conditions of rocky soil, low temperatures, and strong winds. Read more
How To Grow an Avocado Tree: Planting, Care, & More
Avocado trees are native to central Mexico, where they have been grown for generations. In the 1930s, Hass, the most popular and in-demand commercial avocado variety to date, was initially bred in a garden in Southern California. Today, Mexico and Southern California provide the majority of the world's avocado supply. Read more
How to Install Landscape Fabric for Your Garden
Landscape fabric can keep weeds at bay, making maintaining your garden and greenhouse beds easier. Installing landscape fabric is a straightforward process, but you'll want to familiarize yourself with the steps. Read more
High Tunnel vs. Greenhouse - Pros and Cons of Each
Finding the right structure to grow your plants in requires knowing your options. When it comes to high tunnel vs. greenhouse, here are their pros and cons. Read more
Grow Bags vs. Plastic Pots - Benefits of Grow Bags
What exactly is so great about garden bags and how do they compare to plastic pots? Read on to learn all about the most important advantages that come with using grow bags! Read more
How to Build a Hoop House Greenhouse
If you’re looking to build something decently inexpensive that’s a great place to grow food in a smaller, vertical area, look no further than a DIY hoop house greenhouse. Read more
Does Landscape Fabric Work?
Landscape fabric is widely marketed as an easy way to control weeds and maintain a beautiful garden. But does it live up to the hype? In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of landscape fabric, how it functions, and whether it’s the right choice for your garden or yard. Read more
How to Install Spring Lock Wire and Channel for Your Greenhouse
Spring lock wire, also called wiggle wire, is a great option to attach your greenhouse covering to your greenhouse. In order to keep the greenhouse at a temperature that works for whatever you might be growing, it’s imperative that the temperature stays warm and regular. That can’t happen with a greenhouse covering that’s constantly being compromised. Read more