Posts by Jon M

You may have heard of clay pots, plastic containers, or grow bags for growing plants - but have you ever thought about using cardboard?  You can find cardboard in abundance (and often for free),...

Mulch is useful for keeping weeds at bay in the garden, and it can make your house look nicer when used for landscaping. However, mulch quickly loses its appeal when it has mold growing on...

If you are just getting started with gardening, it helps to know what the label on a bag of fertilizer tells you.  The three numbers on a fertilizer label, such as 10-20-10, are important to...

Are you debating whether to use tomato cages or not?  Some gardeners question whether they are really all that useful.  Although there are a few disadvantages, tomato cages offer mostly...

If you put in a lot of effort into caring for raspberry canes, you know how frustrating it is to see them dying.  I did some research to find out why this happens and what you can do to prevent...

A little fertilizer goes a long way, but is there such a thing as too much fertilizer?  I did a little digging to find some information on the subject of over fertilization. So, can you fertilize...