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Close up of blue hydrangeas - Used as an example of a plant that benefits from holly-tone fertilizer

How to Apply Holly-tone to Help Your Acid-Loving Plants Thrive

Flowers, Fruit, Get Growing / By Tonya Lawson

Introduction to Holly-tone Fertilizer If you want to nurture your acid-loving plants to their fullest potential, Holly-tone is the secret sauce you’ve been searching for. We’re going to look not only at all the benefits of this fertilizer, but how to apply Holly-tone to maximize plant production. Whether you have hydrangeas, hollies, blueberries, rhododendrons, or …

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The Honeyberry Plant: Everything you need to know about this delightful addition to your edible landscape

Fruit / By Tonya Lawson

What is a Honeyberry? Honeyberries, also known as haskaps, are a natural treasure from the perennial garden. These deep blue, elongated, berries are bursting with flavor, and bring a symphony of sweetness and health benefits to your home garden. That’s because honeyberries are more than just a tasty treat, they’re a robust source of ascorbic …

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Pruning Blueberry Bushes: A Quick Guide To Maximize Your Harvest

Fruit / By Tonya Lawson

Pruning blueberry bushes is a task often overlooked by novice gardeners, but if you’ve ever looked at your blueberry bushes and wondered why the fruits are so small or why there are just not enough of them, pruning may be your issue. Pruning is often viewed as a chore or an unnecessary task. But here’s …

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Heirloom Plants: Discovering Nature’s Timeless Treasures

Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables / By Tonya Lawson

You go to your local garden center and see all the hybrid plant varieties, but you also see varieties like ‘Mortage Lifiter,’ ‘Old German, and ‘Black Krim.’ Which are you going to choose? Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a hybrid variety, but as traditional heirloom plants are slowly phased out, we’re …

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Container Gardening: Simple Tips for Beginners

Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables / By Tonya Lawson

You desperately want to have a garden. But you live in an apartment or have the smallest yard ever. You might think you don’t have the space, or maybe you’re just overwhelmed by the thought of maintaining a full-fledged garden. The desire to grow your own plants is there though. You can even imagine the …

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The Importance of Keeping a Garden Journal: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Gardners

Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables / By Tonya Lawson

Every gardener, whether a seasoned professional or a weekend hobbyist, has faced the challenge of keeping track of their garden’s progress. Remembering which plants thrived, which struggled, and the precise treatment each one received can be a daunting task. Despite our best efforts, details can be easily forgotten or mixed up, leading to avoidable mistakes …

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The Complete Guide to Seed Saving: Preserving the Past and Nurturing the Future

Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables / By Tonya Lawson

Today, we’re going to chat about something so important to our food culture – seed saving! This practice has been around for ages and is what has helped us keep the past alive while also nurturing the future. Being a gardener or farmer means we can do our part to protect biodiversity, adapt plants to …

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Best Fertilizer for watermelon growing in a field

The 5 Best Fertilizers For Growing Amazing Watermelon

Fruit / By Tonya Lawson

Do you want to grow the best watermelons in your neighborhood? Growing a healthy, vibrant watermelon is no easy task. You have to take into account the soil quality, sunlight exposure, and even temperature in order to get your plants just right. But did you know that choosing the right fertilizer can make or break …

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The Best Fertilizer For Gardenias And Other Acid-Loving Plants

Flowers, Fruit / By Tonya Lawson

Nothing smells quite as lovely as a gardenia in bloom. But as most gardeners know, they can present a bit of a challenge. Gardenias are a tricky plant to grow since they need very specific growing conditions when it comes to temperature, water, soil, and humidity. That’s why it is so important to choose the …

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The Best Tree Pruners of 2022: Our Ultimate Buying Guide

Flowers, Fruit / By Tonya Lawson

Trees and shrubs need regular pruning. It is an essential maintenance task that keeps them both healthy and looking great. Without regular pruning, fruit trees grow out of control, and branches will begin to encroach on roofs, walls, fences, and even electrical lines. While pruning your trees and shrubs can be a daunting task, using …

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