Raised garden beds hold lots of soil! Instead of filling them with expensive potting mixes, try using one of these materials. They’re budget-friendly alternatives that work well as substitutes; many are available in your backyard! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares five cheap methods for filling raised beds.
It can be a challenge to find specimens of some rare and unusual plants. It's usually easier and less costly to find seeds. Here are some unique and hard-to-find cultivars that you can grow from seeds this month!
Soaking seeds before planting can help kickstart germination and boost growth. But that doesn't apply to all seeds. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 15 seeds you should never soak before planting.
The world’s most expensive spice is more valuable than most metals! It’s a ground-up powder that comes from a specific flower’s parts. Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu grew them successfully in his garden! Learn how he did it so you can replicate the process in your garden.
Bare-root plants are superb alternatives to container specimens. They establish themselves quickly, grow well with less water, and are more cold-hardy. Though ideal for planting, they are only available when the weather is chilly, moist, and frosty. If you can’t plant them now, learn to keep them safe until you’re ready.
We all have tried, true, and tested tools we love to use. Though it’s good to stick with what works, it’s nice to test out new tech! Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu and the Garden Hermit Jacques Lyakov tried these 8 weird tools so you don’t have to. Let’s see their results!
Purchasing high-quality seeds could be the most important step in creating a thriving garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to find and choose high-quality seeds for this year’s harvest.
March is chilly, wet, and stormy in many temperate regions of the U.S. Though some areas have mild winters without frost, most experience latent spring freezes until well into April. These 17 plants are cold-hardy and transplant well, making them perfect for seed starting in March.
It's just about springtime, and we are starting our seeds for the spring garden. Some benefit from special treatment, like pre-soaking them. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores how this affects your seeds and how to do it.
Are you wondering how to use coconut coir in your garden? This natural gardening product has many uses and benefits. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum gives you expert tips on how to use it in your gardening projects.
As winter evolves into spring, lawns begin pushing out fresh new growth! The grass blades turn from gray, yellow, or brown to bright green. Though the lawn is growing, is now a good time to cut it? Let’s first dive into these 11 considerations before deciding. How early to mow depends on your climate, lawn type, and how you treat your grass.
What is a survival garden crop? These veggies and herbs offer superb nutritional value, easy cultivation, and unlimited harvests. They’re perfect for gardeners who want to substitute grocery store trips for homegrown produce. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant as we delve into the 11 survival crops to sow in February.