Tag: gardening
June’s gardening to-do list
Staking plants, weeding, applying mulch and managing pests are some of June’s gardening tasks.
How to grow a container garden: 10 tips
Container gardens can be grown anywhere by gardeners of all skill levels and ability.
How to protect your garden from birds
Some birds can be a nuisance in the garden, but there are simple ways for gardeners to scare birds off and lessen the damage done to fruits and vegetables.
Planting, harvesting and cooking rhubarb
Rhubarb offers a sour, tangy taste that can be sweetened with other ingredients.
Water your vegetable garden for optimal performance
Watering the garden seems simple enough, but irrigation is something most gardeners get wrong.
Top 10 tips for planting herbs
Growing herbs can add spice to the garden and the kitchen, said Pam Bennett, Ohio State University Extension horticulture educator and director in Clark County.
How to transplant vegetable seedlings
Whether you started seeds yourself or purchased vegetable seedlings at the store, now is the time to transplant seedlings in your garden.
How to manage insects in the garden
There are many more beneficial bugs in your garden than you realize.
Gardeners: Test soil to save money and protect Ohio’s water
Even people with small lawns and gardens contribute to algae problems if they over-fertilize or if they leave fertilizer granules on sidewalks or driveways where they can easily wash into waterways.
The many faces of mulch: How to choose the best for...
When you think of mulch, wood chips are probably the first thing that comes to mind. But mulch is anything that provides cover for your soil.
