Know when to plant seeds: Know the average first and last frost dates for your area. Refer to the instructions on the seed packet to determine how many weeks before the last frost date to start your seeds indoors for spring planting. For fall planting, calculate planting time by taking the...
It needs partial shade to full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Planting Marigolds in the Garden Wait until all danger of frost has passed before planting marigold seeds or marigold seedlings directly in your garden. Set out marigolds from spring into midsummer, but start African marigold ...
You can time the plants to be ready when you want to plant them. Finally, seeds are much less expensive than buying plants at the garden store. When to Start Seeds Indoors As a general rule, seeds are started indoors about 6 weeks prior to your last frost date. During a cold spring...
A lot of people are interested to know how to grow turmeric in their own home. This is because of the many benefits that it brings. Growing the plant is not really very difficult. Although it can be best grown in a garden, it can also be grown in a container indoors. The good thing...
Garden Gate readers share their favorite seed-starting tips. When to Start Seeds Indoors Check this handy guide and you'll know when to start seeds indoors and find the best time for transplanting them outdoors. How to Harvest & Plant Milkweed Seeds Learn how to collect, harvest, and ...
When to Plant Petunias It’s easiest to buy young plants from a nursery that sells petunias in flats. Look for plants that are short and compact. Leggy petunias with tons of flowers already won’t settle in as fast. If you want to grow petunias from seed, start the seeds indoors 8...
Compact 2-Tier SunLite GardenFind a Good Location Choosing a suitable spot to give over to flats of seedlings for several weeks can be a challenge. Starting seeds indoors in a sunny window is an option. However, for the strongest, healthiest plants, use artificial lights. Free space on any...
Plant the Seeds As soon as you’ve selected your vegetables for growing in your vegetable garden, the next step should be determining what they will be. Your decision may depend on factors like what kind of foods you like eating, your climate and space available as well as previous gardenin...
Wet the potting soil until it’s hydrated and can clump in your hands and then use it in your container or garden. Did you cook this recipe?Tag @HungryHuy or #hungryhuy–I’d love to see it! How to plant tomatoes from seeds Before putting them in the trays, moisten your soil with...
In this clip from Gardeners' World, Monty sows heritage pea variety 'Blauwschokker' in pots to plant out later: How to sow pea seeds indoors An alternative to sowing peas outdoors is to raise plants under cover. You can then plant them out as soon as space becomes available, and there’...