Composting is the best way to improve soil and grow healthy plants. A lot of people tend to confuse compost with mulch, and this is because they both use organic matter, like leaves or wood chips, but they serve different purposes: mulch keeps moisture in the soil, while compost provides nutrients that plants can use. …
Why Beans are Best in Fall! With fall nearing, you may be worried that your fresh produce supply is nearing the end of season. Even though colder weather is around the corner, you still have time to grow a crop of delicious beans in a little over a month’s time! Bush beans are a choice …
Fall is drawing to a close and it’s time to make use of what’s left of your garden goods. Done with your fall décor and ready for the Wisconsin winter? Here are a few ways to make the most of what you have left. Oh My Gourd! There are tons of ways to re-purpose your pumpkins, …
With only a few weeks left before the fall weather begins to kick in, it’s important to begin prep now to ease the work load for fall and to ensure a healthy home and garden for next spring! Check out the helpful tips below to get you started on that important to-do list.
Bolting Plants. It’s important to take care of budding plants, especially in the heat of the summer. When it comes to preventing budding, it’s best to thoroughly mulch and water twice weekly. This occurrence happens most often with container plants but it can be beneficial to any healthy plant growth. Work Smarter, Not Harder! Warm …
We always love talking about soil because that’s all we do! Your garden will flourish each and every year if you have healthy soil. If you add compost to your garden beds, you can expect a bumper crop of plants, flowers and vegetables. But, there are a lot of folks out there confused about when …