Coffee grounds are abundant in the homes of coffee drinkers! This waste product is a valuable garden amendment, though it isn’t best for all crops. Backyard gardener Jerad Bryant shares 11 plants you should avoid fertilizing with coffee grounds.
Though the greenhouse protects tender plants from frost, it often invites fungal pathogens that thrive with standing air and consistent moisture. Watch for these five common diseases to keep your plants safe. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares prevention and treatment solutions that work against the fungi.
Why purchase pre-mixed soils when you can make them yourself? Homemade soil blends offer more structure, fertility, and flexibility than store-bought ones. They’re often cheaper too! Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in making potting mix at home with simple ingredients.
Winter frost threatens tender gardens! Plant native species that withstand extreme temperatures and you’ll never have to worry again. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 13 U.S.-native plants perfect for chilly landscapes.
Tired of slogging in clay soil? Large clumps, soggy conditions, and dense dirt make working in poorly draining soil a chore. Perlite and sand are two horticultural materials perfect for improving drainage, but which is best for you and your garden?
Save space indoors and winter sow seeds outside! All you need to start are cold-tolerant seeds, old containers, and potting soil. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares the 15 easiest plants to winter sow for the first time.
One chile pepper seed can create dozens of chiles—the plants are prolific producers. They’re also easy to start from seeds! Learn how and when to start chile plants with longtime pepper grower Jerad Bryant. These nine simple steps guide you from start to finish.
Winter sowing is all the rage! But what is it? It’s a low-cost seed-starting process that you can do in the thick of winter. Seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant shares these seven benefits of winter sowing in January.
Winter sowing typically involves mini-greenhouses made of milk jugs, but did you know you can sow seeds directly in the ground during winter? Winter sow the lazy way and you’ll avoid having to source pots, potting soil, and grow lights. Learn how to plant seeds during the cool months alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Hellebores bloom before most other perennials! Their winter and spring blooms add color to still, lifeless gardens during the cold months. Cutting back hellebore foliage is optional, though it has incredible benefits for your plants. Longtime grower Jerad Bryant shares when and how to cut the leaves for peak performance.
Beat the cold with winter sowing! This method takes advantage of natural outdoor temperatures and common household items, making it perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 mistakes you’ll want to avoid while sowing seeds in the winter.
Seed catalogs inspire us gardeners to plot the landscape of our dreams! Before you buy hundreds of seeds, some preemptive work now will help you avoid excess maintenance later in the process. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven things you should do to prepare your garden for new seeds.