Summertime is here and that means our gardens are in full bloom. Flowers, shrubs and vegetables are everywhere, and that means more work for us as we try to maintain everything so it is lush, green and healthy. No one can predict what the weather is going to be, so while some areas of the country may be humid and rainy, other areas can be hot and dry. It seems that most of the country lately h... read more »

It can be tricky starting a hanging tomato plant, especially if it's not getting enough light while it's still small, due to the container above it. Here are a few things you can do to help make sure your hanging tomato plant gets enough light. Start the tomato plant in a starter tray or small container until it is large enough to reach sunlight from under the hanging container you inten... read more »

Container gardening can be done in drums, cans, buckets, or even wooden boxes. For best results use a synthetic "soil" and be sure there is adequate drainage. See The Light. The plants in your container garden will need direct sunlight for at least 5 hours a day. Make sure and read up on the specific plants you will be growing to make sure they get the sunlight they require. Keep ... read more »