Steve Masley

How to

Plant Sprouted Onions

If you notice a green sprout emerging from the top of an onion, it means it's trying to regrow. By separating the sprouts inside an onion’s layers and planting them in good soil you can grow multiple new onions within ...

How to

Grow an Onion from an Onion

Onions are as simple to grow as they are delicious to eat in a variety of dishes. And, as long as you have another onion on hand, you don't need to grow them from a seed. By chopping the bottom of an onion off and planti...

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Grow Onions in Water

Growing onions in water is a great way to reuse kitchen scraps, not to mention a fun activity that helps kids learn about vegetables. This method offers a front-row seat to plant growth, as you can watch the roots extend...

How to

Get Rid of Gophers

Gophers have a talent for finding your favorite plants and eating them. They infest your front lawn while leaving your neighbor's property untouched. For those who've resolved to make gopher scourges a thing of the past,...

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Prune a Fig Tree

Keeping your fig tree pruned will help it to produce sweeter, tastier figs since it enables the sugars and hormones to travel all the way up the branches and into the fruits. Luckily, fig trees are usually easy to take c...

How to

Break Down Clay Soil Fast

Hard, dense, compacted clay soil types can be a nightmare to get a shovel through, let alone raise healthy plants in. There’s no reason to give up on your garden just because of a little stubborn dirt, though. Wait to ...

How to

Prune Pepper Plants

Pepper plants produce delicious and often spicy vegetables, called peppers, which are cultivated all around the world. Different types of pepper plants can produce a wide variety of different kinds of peppers but, in gen...

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Prune Rosemary

Rosemary can make a great addition to any herb garden, but it does require a little bit of pruning to grow properly and look its best. Each year in early spring, trim from the long, leaf-covered stems on the outermost p...

How to

Harvest Rosemary

Rosemary is a very robust herb that is easy to grow and care for at home. The fragrant leaves of the rosemary bush smell and taste wonderful in all kinds of recipes. Rosemary is even used to create hair treatments with l...

How and When to Prune Your Lemon Tree

Learn the best way to trim your lemon tree and keep it looking greatPruning your lemon tree can allow easy access when spraying and create a large fruit-bearing surface area that can be reached by the sun. Pruning also c...

What You Should Know Before Buying a Pallet of Mulch

Tips on how much mulch you’re getting, how much you need, and how to use itPurchasing an entire pallet of bagged mulch can definitely save you money versus buying individual bags. But how many bags are on the pallet? A...

How to Make and Use Water Wicks for Houseplants

Water your plants while you’re away with these DIY water wicks You’re all set to go on your fun vacation when it hits you—how are you supposed to water your plants? Luckily, it’s super quick and easy to make you...

How to

Plant Lavender in Pots

Lavender plants are beautiful and fragrant plants that thrive in warm dry climates. Not all climates are great for them, so sometimes they need a little extra care to grow well and produce the blossoms you would like. Bu...

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Prune Pomegranate Trees

Growing pomegranates is a rewarding experience. Not only will you get a beautiful tree laden with bright, red fruits, but you'll get a tasty treat once harvest time rolls around. They do require pruning twice per year, h...

Increasing and Decreasing the pH of Your Yard or Garden

The modern gardener’s guide on changing soil acidity and alkalinityA soil’s pH determines which nutrients and chemicals are able to survive, so maintaining a stable pH is essential if you’re trying to grow healthy...

How to Prune a Dogwood Tree

The when, why, and how of caring for your dogwoodsDogwood trees do not usually need much pruning. Even without manually shaping the tree, a dogwood will usually maintain a nice shape. Manual shaping can be done if desir...

How to

Get Rid of Aphids on Roses Organically

Aphids are small, sap-eating insects that are attracted to roses. While most plants can handle a few aphids without suffering any permanent damage, you may need to take action against aphid infestations if they’re dama...

How to

Grow Sweet Onions

Sweet onions refer to a number of onion varieties, including Walla Walla, Vidalia, Sweet Spanish onions, and more. While these onion varieties naturally tend to be less pungent than others, the soil in which you grow the...

How to

Prune Lilacs

Fragrant, colorful lilacs are easy to grow in most regions. Whether your lilac is a shrub or a small tree, it will need to be regularly pruned in order to maintain a healthy shape and size. To prune lilacs, get to work i...

How to

Hoe Weeds

A hoe is a great tool for controlling weeds. You can hoe weeds in your flowerbeds, gardens, or fields. Make sure you hoe weeds when the soil is dry. To keep weeds under control, use a hoe frequently and upon first sight ...