Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

There are many types of soil amendments that you may not be familiar with: peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, builder's sand, etc. In this episode I shine a light on what these are and how to use them in the garden. More Resources Perlite: What It Is And How To Use It In Your Garden Perlite vs Vermiculite: What’s the Difference? Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy Peat Moss in the Garden – Sphagnum Peat Moss Uses Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You probably see it whenever you go into a garden center and wonder what it's made of...the mysterious garden soil. In this episode, we demystify it and learn how to use it in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I get this question so often that I decided it was time to answer it on the podcast! After this short episode, you'll know exactly where your net pots should be in your hydroponic system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No-till gardening is a low-effort, high reward gardening methodology that just might be one of the most effective ways to grow out there. I go over what it is and some of the many benefits in this episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legginess or stretched out plants can ruin your seed starting, microgreens, or transplanting process. Learn the 2-3 main causes of legginess and how to prevent them! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Used coffee grounds are an abundant waste product, especially if you live in an urban or suburban environment. They have wonderful benefits for your garden, so here are 5 ways you can use them. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The benefits of using straw as mulch are awesome...as long as you use straw and not hay. In this episode, I explain why that is as well as how to use straw effectively in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are your broccoli plants (or cauiflower) not forming heads? It's frustrating to put in effort only to see no beautiful, tight heads forming on your beloved broccoli.  Here are some reasons why that might be happening! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A flea beetle is not a flea. Let's get that out of the way right at the beginning! In fact, fleas and flea beetles have almost nothing in common, although they're often confused with fleas by those less familiar with them. This is not the pest that bites your dogs and cats (and sometimes you). But if it's not a flea, what exactly is a flea beetle? How can you identify this surprisingly-common United States pest, and where are you likely to find it? Can you catch them before they jump away? Most importantly, how do you kill them before they can devour your prized vegetable plants? Learn More: Flea Beetle Destruction: How To Wipe Out These Jumping Pests Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve ever watched a row of plants get demolished by army worms, you’ll know in part how they get their name. These ravenous little caterpillars will devour an entire plant and then move on en-masse to the next, gobbling that one down with equal vigor. But what exactly is an armyworm? Are there different kinds, and where are they found? What do they eat? How long do army worms last? And perhaps the most important, how to get rid of armyworms? We’ll discuss all of this and more today. I’ll give you everything you need to know about this persistent pest and how to wipe it out in your yard. Learn More: Army Worms: Eliminating These Munching Menaces Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sulfur is one of the essential micronutrients. It can be hard to tell if your plants are deficient in it as well. Here's how to side dress your beds with sulfur to ensure your garden doesn't suffer from sulfur deficiency! Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A reader wrote in wondering why his zucchini flowered but never set fruit. Here's the answer - it has to do with male and female flowers! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As its name implies, bee balm (Monarda) is a wonderful pollinator to add to your garden and comes in perennial and annual varieties. Learn More: Bee Balm: How To Grow And Care For Monarda Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are the most common DIY pest control recipes to use in your garden. You can prevent most pest issues simply by mixing these up! Learn More: 4 DIY Natural Pest Control Recipes for Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love them or hate them, cats can be annoying in the garden. Whether they're tearing up your houseplants or destroying your edibles, here are a few strategies to keep them at bay. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaf miners will tunnel through your leaves, leaving trails of dead plant matter and bringing disease to your garden. Learn how to destroy them in this episode! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whiteflies are extremely annoying pests that can attract ants to your garden and make short work of your edibles and ornamentals.  Learn how to destroy them in this episode! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pumpkins are a wonderful and versatile fall crop...if you harvest them correctly. Learn how to tell if pumpkins are ripe and a few harvesting tips! Learn More: White (Ghost) Pumpkins: Care, Types, and Growing Tips Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold frames are one of the most effective structures for your fall and winter garden. They extend the growing season and provide considerable cover for your fall plants. Learn More: 26 Cold Frame Plans For Your Winter Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hugelkultur is one of the most interesting and productive methods you can use for raised bed gardening. Learn what "log mound" gardening is and why it's so effective! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices