Category: Container Gardening
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Aging Gracefully: The Colorful Life of Grandma Kirksey Peppers

Discover the vibrant Grandma Kirksey pepper, a perfect addition to any garden. This ornamental pepper boasts purple-tinted leaves and color-changing fruit. Learn about its history and care, from planting to harvest, and enjoy its stunning transformation from violet to red. Whether for visual appeal or culinary use, Grandma Kirksey peppers promise delightful surprises.
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Summer Grow to Autumn Glow: Plan Ahead and Seamlessly Transition Your Garden

As summer transitions to cooler temperatures, it’s crucial to assess your garden for fall. Evaluate plant health, soil condition, and consider a summer garden cleanup. Choose the right fall crops, time the planting, and prepare for the upcoming winter. By planning ahead and making small adjustments, your garden will thrive through the changing seasons.
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Habanero Peppers for a Fiery Harvest

Habanero peppers are a colorful and fiery addition to any garden. These high-capsaicin fruits deter garden pests and thrive with minimal care. They require 6-8 hours of sunlight and occasional watering. While they have a long growing season, starting seeds indoors can expedite the process. Harvest when the peppers turn bright orange and consider companion…
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Bountiful Basil: Easy Tips for Growing Basil in Your Herb Garden

Basil is a delightful and rewarding herb to grow, offering immense culinary value. The tropical or sub-tropical plant can be a perennial in some zones and comes in various cultivars like Sweet Basil, Greek Basil, and more. It can be grown from seed or cuttings, with certain considerations for light, water, and pests. Harvesting basil…
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Gnats No More: Getting Rid of Fungus Gnats in Indoor Gardens

Fungus gnats may be tiny, but they can cause big headaches for indoor gardeners. These pesky insects are common nuisances in houseplants and indoor gardens, but with the right knowledge and strategies, you can effectively manage and eliminate them. In this guide, we’ll explore what fungus gnats are, why they’re attracted to indoor plants, and…
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Your Spring Garden Prep Checklist: What to do Before Planting

To prep your garden for spring, start when the ground thaws. Look for signs like spring flowers and insects. Follow a 5-step checklist: rake leaves, aerate soil, fertilize, assess tools, and prune trees. Clear leaves to uncover plants and compost them for nutrients. Loosen compacted soil and add nutrients based on last year’s plant types.…
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Overwintering: Extend the Garden Season by Bringing Your Plants Indoors

Overwintering is the process of manually maintaining temperature and light for your plants so to sustain a slow level of growth even in the plant’s usual period of dormancy. This can be done indoors during winter while the outdoor garden slumbers. If you plan to overwinter plants, bringing them indoors for the winter, you need…
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Propagating Prayer Plants by Stem Cuttings

Pruning your prayer plant (Maranta leuconera) should always be a part of the regular care of your plant. But propagating you prayer plant through stem cuttings is a fabulous method to get more out of your plant without harming the parent plant in the least. In fact, propagating your prayer plant can make your parent…
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Mint Magic: How to Grow and Care for Mint in Your Garden

Mint is an amazing plant to grow in your garden for both culinary and pest prevention purposes. It’s also incredibly ornamental and smells great in the garden. We’ve been growing mint for years. In fact, I don’t think there’s been a single year when we haven’t grown mint. It’s just so versatile in cooking and…

