By Jennifer Poindexter When you’re searching for the right soil to grow crops, it can feel overwhelming. You hear talk about soil acidity, soil type, and soil drainage. Where should you start? In my earlier years of gardening, I felt overwhelmed, too. Until I realized soil … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Cover Your Plants Prior to MulchingÂ
By Jennifer Poindexter Mulching is a garden chore that’s labor-intensive, but makes your home and garden look wonderful after it’s done. Do you struggle when applying mulch to ensure you don’t cover any plants too deeply in the process? I came across a wonderful tip a … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Know When to Start Your Garden
Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever wondered when the best times are for starting summer gardens? This can be difficult to understand as it varies based upon your planting zone. However, with a little research, you can find the best times for planting in your area. This … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Plant Seeds to Best Encourage Germination
By Jennifer Poindexter Did you know there’s a right and wrong method when sowing seeds directly into the ground? I’ve faced more of a learning curve over the years when sowing seeds directly than when starting them indoors. The reason being is seeds are smaller which … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Know Your Planting Zone
By Jennifer Poindexter If you’re new to gardening, you may hear terms but not be confident in their meaning. One common term is planting zone. What is a planting zone and where do you find it? If these are questions you have, you’re in the right place. I’m going to share … [Read more...]