Fertilizers
When is Cherry Season? Why Your Winter Fertilizer Schedule Decides the Answer
The Question Every Cherry Grower Asks in June Every summer, backyard growers and small-farm operators ask the same question: "Why are my neighbor's cherries twice the size of mine — and ready two weeks earlier?" The answer is rarely about what...
Feeding the Soil: How Fertilizers Impact Beneficial Nematodes
When we think about fertilizing our fields or gardens, we typically focus on what plants need: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and a suite of micronutrients. But beneath our feet, a complex and largely invisible ecosystem is listening to every decision we...
5 Herbs to Plant in Spring (with Soil, Watering & Care Tips)
Key Takeaways The five best herbs to plant in spring are basil, mint, parsley, cilantro, and rosemary. All five establish well in warming soil, produce reliably through early summer, and are manageable for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Soil requirements...
5 Drought-Tolerant Garden Ideas: Plants to Plant, Soil & Care Tips
Key Takeaways Choose plants with built-in drought traits. The most reliable drought-tolerant plants share identifiable physical characteristics such as silver or waxy foliage, aromatic oils, and compact growth habits. Lavender, yarrow, sedum, and creeping thyme are strong starting points: beginner-friendly,...
4 Perennial Flowers to Plant in Spring: Where To Plant & Care Tips
Key Takeaways The four best perennial flowers to plant in spring are Creeping Phlox, Black-Eyed Susan, Catmint, and Siberian Iris, each returning year after year with bloom times ranging from April through fall. Spring is one of the two best...
How to Prepare Flower Beds for Spring: Mulch, Soil & Nutrition Tips
Key Takeaways To prepare flower beds for spring, work through four steps in order: clear winter debris, test and amend your soil, apply mulch at the right depth and time, and feed with targeted organic nutrition. Each step builds on...
How to Plant Onions: The Ultimate Fertilizer Guide for Bigger, Healthier Bulbs
There is nothing quite like the sharp, crisp bite of a homegrown onion. Whether you are tossing them into a summer salad, caramelizing them for a rich soup, or grilling them alongside your favorite vegetables, growing your own onions is...
4 Easy Flowers to Grow in Spring: Guide For Beginners
Key Takeaways Spring gardening is beginner-friendly; start with daffodils, pansies, coneflowers, or petunias because they can handle beginner mistakes well and bloom reliably. Timing matters more than skill, and knowing when to plant each flower (before or after the last...
How to Make Plants Grow Stronger: Nutrition & Care Tips
Key Takeaways Plants communicate their needs through visible signs, and learning to read them is the first step to stronger, healthier growth. The three macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) each play a distinct role, and getting the balance right at...