Tag: gardening
What’s that weed? How an app can help you with identification
The University of Missouri Extension’s Weed ID app can be useful for weed identification in your lawn and garden.
How to stop blossom end rot
Blossom end rot can affect tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash and even watermelons.
How to pick edible flowers
A list of edible flowers, plus tips for choosing flowers and resources for cooking and baking.
What is hugelkultur gardening?
Somewhat related to raised beds, learn what the hugelkultur gardening technique is.
10 ideas for creative plant markers
Keep your plants straight this summer by making creative, unique plant markers with materials you may already have lying around the house.
Ready for red? Tips to ripen green tomatoes
5 tips for ripening green tomatoes, plus how to prune tomato plants.
Tips for repelling mosquitoes this summer
Certain herbs are known to repel mosquitoes. There are many ways you can reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and property.
How to control groundhogs
The groundhog is famous for one day in February, a nuisance most of the rest.
Weeds gone wild: How to control weeds naturally
After weeks of battling weeds, by June gardeners are tempted to throw in the hat. Tools, natural herbicides, mulch and cover crops can help control weeds.
How to tell the difference between annuals, perennials and biennials
When you’re shopping for seeds, you’ll notice that packets are labeled with perennial, annual or biennial. Here’s a reference guide for telling the difference.
