There are many ways to add fertilizer to your garden. One of the more popular, especially if you need to cover a large area, is using liquid fertilizer.
Different soil situations need different nutrient values (the NPK numbers). You can learn more about nutrient values here from an article by Cornell University.
Here are some books about various ways you can create your own liquid fertilizer or how to make the most of the liquid fertilizer you have. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to planting and growing with seeds, every gardener should consider it as a starter for thier next garden. Everyone loves a garden with plenty of great flowers growing in a lush garden. But paying for all those plants can cost you a small fortune! The most inexpensive way to grow plants is growing seeds. Here are some great seed companies, books on planting and more.
When it comes to planting a garden, we all can use a little help from someone who has years of experience. That is where the vast library of great gardening videos come in handy for just about anyone who really loves to be planting a garden.
There are some really great videos and books to guide planning and planting your garden. Whether you are a beginner or looking for new ideas, these can help. Read the rest of this entry »
For many of us, beyond the garden plots we love to have as much of the garden around us as we can, and so beautiful garden containers become part of our garden experience. This is especially true for city gardeners who have to get truly creative. If your garden is mostly deck or patio – you will want some pretty containers to show off your plants. Here are a variety that will look great anywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you have a giant spread in the "back forty" or a little pocket lawn, here are a few types of fertilizer and lawn feed that will help you keep it healthy. Notice that we have fertilizer for special needs in here, including heavy traffic areas and both summer and winter formulas. For harsher cold climates, be sure to fertilize before the snow hits as well as in the spring. Read the rest of this entry »
No matter what kind of garden you want to create – you need fertilizer to feed the soil and help plants resist pests. Here are some basic garden fertilizers that I find have helped me. Read the rest of this entry »
To make a great lawn and garden, you need the right equipment. Sometimes you can even find them online at great prices for Lawn & Patio stuff. Here are a few that I have found make a great difference in the work and results of my garden. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the most important additives to a garden is your own compost. Here are some books, videos and products to help you get the most from garden compost. Read the rest of this entry »
Here are a few things to help you teach your kids to garden. This is not only a great activity to share, but it teaches kids responsibility and creativity. Read the rest of this entry »
