Are bagged soil risks worth the cost and convenience? The answer to that question isn’t a simple one, and it’s largely contingent upon your garden and its particular needs. To examine the potential pitfalls, experienced gardener Sarah Jay outlines a few risks so you can decide how to build your own soil.
You may have heard to bury your tomato sideways for an even bigger harvest. While that may be the case in certain contexts, there are some caveats to consider. So before you plant your tomato on its side, read what experienced gardener and tomato grower Sarah Jay has to say about it.
You can garden with rabbits cruelty-free, and all it takes is a little planning and intention. There are rabbit-resistant plants, covers, and modes for doing it that don’t require a ton of effort. Experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay covers a few ways you can grow with rabbits nearby.
When you decide to grow a perennial garden, containers are an option! So many lovely plants remain root hardy in containers and return year after year. With the right care, it’s possible to maintain a thriving perennial garden in your favorite planters. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, shows you how here.
Japanese gardening tools have a storied history and are exceptionally practical by design. Many of these useful implements were developed centuries ago, and are still effective in gardens all over the world. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers five of the best ones that will make your gardening tasks easier.
At the Epic Homestead, Kevin and the crew grew the biggest sweet potato crop ever. Here, we detail what steps they took and the different methods they used, so you can grow your own with ease. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay details their process here.
They’re both attractive to pollinators, so it makes sense to want to mix sunflowers and zinnias in your garden. Do this, and you’ll create a paradise for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how to combine these two beautiful blooms effectively.
If you’ve always wanted to grow your own food, but you haven’t taken the plunge yet, now is the time! Growers in most parts of North America can still get seeds in the ground and grow some delicious crops to feed themselves and their families. If you don’t know where to start, experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through the process here.
The romantic feeling a row of towering sunflowers provides to a garden is unmatched. At the height of summer, these blooms follow the sun each day, as it rises and sets. If you want to grow towering sunflowers, know that it’s not hard! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay shares five tips for growing tall, stately sunnies.
Before you take care of spring perennial pruning, there are a few things you should know. Certain tips will guide your pruning process, and ultimately, they’ll help you understand your garden more. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers five basic pointers to help you with your snip sesh.
If you want to grow summer bulbs, May is the perfect time to plant them. Do it now, and your summer garden will burst with lilies, irises, gladiolus, and more. If you’re not sure what to plant, experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven plants to get in the ground this spring for summer splendor.
The best natural pest control doesn’t require chemicals. It’s more about mechanical and cultural conditions than it is about spraying pests as you notice them. If you’re wondering how to keep insect pests at bay in your garden, experienced gardener Sarah Jay has seven tips to help you out.