Gardening

What animal eats hostas? If yours suddenly disappear, you can probably blame deer, voles, or mice. Bugs, such as slugs, snails, cutworms, black vine weevils,…

Lavender grows best in full sun and dry, sandy soil. However, not all varieties tolerate Florida’s heat or humidity. The best lavender for Florida includes…

Brussels sprouts got their name because they were first cultivated in 16th century Belgium, Brussels being the country’s capital. Since you’re reading this, you’ve probably…

Can a regular light bulb help plants grow? Yes, as long as it delivers enough PAR light to your plants. LED lights are great because…

They say that to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow, and it’s true. Gardening isn’t just about planting pretty flowers and giving yourself…

How much time it takes to grow mushrooms depends on numerous factors. Oyster mushrooms, a fast-growing variety, take only 2 to 3 weeks to mature.…

All-purpose 10-10-10 fertilizer contains 10% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus, and 10% potassium in that order. It’s a synthetic fertilizer that works especially well on perennials and…

Here are 5 simple ways to shred leaves without a shredder: Run the leaves over with the lawnmower. Put leaves in a garbage bin and…

After rubbing off loose dirt with a dry rag, soak the pot overnight in soapy water. You can soak multiple pots at a time as…

To remove small rocks from yard: Loosen the soil with your rototiller. If you find any large rocks, place them in a wheelbarrow. When you’ve…