Seed starting is done 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Starting seeds earlier will give you a head start in the gardening season. Here are some of the best seed-starting tips that can help you to start seeds indoors successfully. 1. Use new seeds Old seeds become dormant after some time, plus they take a long time to germinate. New or fresh seeds germinate sooner, so its best…
Temperatures dip down during the winters and it may not be the best time for gardening. But you can still grow and take care of cold hardy plants during this time. Here are some tips for successful container gardening in winter. 1. Choosing the right kind of pot It’s necessary to choose a frost-tolerant container for winter gardening or else the container will crack. Wooden, Ceramic and thick plastic containers…
Winter is when plants like cold hardy vegetables and perennials become dormant. Although they become dormant they still need to be taken care of as metabolic functions happen within them. Taking proper care of them during the winter can ensure that they come back during the spring. Here are a few ways to care for plants in winter. 1. Mulching Mulching plants for 3 to 6 inches tall can help…
Perennial herbs go dormant during the winter season and regrow during the spring. These perennial herbs are cold hardy and some can tolerate very low temperatures. In this article, we discuss the best cold hardy herbs to grow in your garden. Here are some cold hardy herbs to grow: 1. Lemon balm Lemon balm can grow up to 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. This herb grows best in…
Fruit trees are more susceptible to cool temperatures and frost which is why you should prepare them for the winter season. Trees naturally prepare for the winter season. To conserve their energy during this season, metabolism and active growth slow down during the winter season. When the ground freezes, it damages the roots so it’s important to protect the trees from root damage. Providing additional support when trees prepare for…
Winter is when temperatures become low and the decomposition process naturally slows down. But that doesn’t mean you should stop composting during this time. You can still turn your kitchen scraps and other materials into organic fertilizer that can be used during the spring season. Here is how to compost during winter months Important things to note when you compost:
Herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow. They go dormant during the winter season and grow back during the next spring season. Winterizing herbs protects them from waterlogging and frosts. Here is how to winterize an herb garden based on the type of herb you are growing. But first, you have to follow a few steps to prepare herbs for the winter season. General care to provide for…
There are certain vegetables when planted during the late fall season (August to September) can last throughout the winter season and be harvested during the coming spring season. These vegetables can tolerate frost to some extent. Here are some of the best cold hardy vegetables to grow in your winter garden. The snow that covers these crops naturally acts as an insulation for them. Mulching the soil can help to…
Plants that are grown in containers need to be protected from severe winters. Soil becomes compact during the winter season as the ground freezes. Plants grown in containers are more vulnerable to frost-like conditions and their roots can get severely damaged. When soil becomes compact plants find it difficult to absorb nutrients and water. Other than perennials if you are growing shrubs and small trees in containers you can winterize…
When I first wanted to grow food in my backyard, I decided to watch a few videos of successful gardeners and was inspired by the way they grew so much in their backyard. I just saw a few videos and decided to jump in and start to grow my own food. It was only later I realized that a lot of preparation is needed before you start to grow all…
