Plant propagation is a fun and useful way to enhance your garden. What is it about this gardening technique that's made it so popular? In this blog post, we take a look at everything plant propagation and how you can use it in your home garden.
Vegetable gardening in the blazing summer heat can be challenging. The best way to ensure successful yields is by focusing on growing vegetables that can produce amid the swelter and providing the right amount of water to help them thrive. In this article, we take a look at four factors to ensuring summer vegetable garden success: location, soil, water - and the right plants.
Honey bees are highly specialized cold-blooded insects that operate as an efficient, super-organism. They were brought in by the settlers when beekeeping in North America began. Since then, honey bees have continued to be one of the most sophisticated pollinators. This article is the final one in our National Pollinator Week series, where we've also covered hummingbirds and butterflies. In this post, we take a look at the honey bee ecosystem, including the key players and their primary roles and the impact on our food supply. We also included a fun infographic with "Fun Facts" that you can share with your social networks!
Hummingbirds are fascinating pollinators. It's a delight to watch their vibrant, tiny frames. Whether you love having these shimmery little birds grace your yard, or you want to attract hummingbirds for the first time, keep reading to learn how to create a space that they will want to visit often.
PlantTAGG is celebrating National Pollinator Week June 22-28, 2020. National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can do to protect declining pollinator populations around the world.
Soil is the primary source of nutrients and water, which are crucial for healthy plant development. The wrong soil can prevent your plants from getting the moisture and nutrients they need to grow and flourish. This post reviews everything you need to know about garden soil types and soil mixtures to improve your chance of gardening success.
Prepping a space for a new garden can be fun and intimidating. This blog post reviews several steps and tips to help get you started.
Mulch helps plants grow, suppresses weeds, adds nutrients, retains soil moisture, and more. The best type of mulch depends on your location, plant type, soil type, and weather. This article reviews the types of mulch and how to install it properly.
Even if you're not allergic to wasp stings, wasps can make it hard for you and your guests to spend much time outdoors. Thankfully, there are plants that deter wasps – and they are visually pleasing for your home exterior as well.
NTX Inno sat down with PlantTAGG Founder & CEO Andrew Levi to discuss how PlantTAGG is helping simplify residential gardening. PlantTAGG combines machine learning technology with horticulture expertise and climate data to deliver geographically relevant plant care information to your mobile device. Read the article here.
