Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

Today's question comes from Travis. He wanted to know how to safely improve the sandy soil in his lawn. In this episode I go over exactly how to approach this in a step-by-step process. Additional Resources: The Best Lawn Aerators (Manual and Machine) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mixing in organic fertilizers to your gardening adds a lot of versatility to how you build your soil and add nutrition. In this episode I look at synthetic vs. organic fertilizers as well as share a few of my favorites. Learn More: 21+ Organic Fertilizers and How To Use Them In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's question deals with weeds, specifically how to get rid of deep-rooted weeds. These can be annoying because a weed can re-grow from even a tiny bit of root. Recommended Tools: Root Assassin Fiskar's Weed Extractor Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cast iron plants, or Aspidistra elatior, are a super-hardy houseplant, making them a great beginner's choice. Learn exactly how to care for them in this in-depth guide. Learn More: Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about pests all the time...but what about beneficial bugs? These five are must-haves in the garden. Learn what they are and how to encourage them to hang out in your yard! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I hear from people who claim to have a "brown thumb" all of the time. Stop it! There's no such thing. All gardening takes is a little creative thinking and dedication...it's not rocket science! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawaiian Ti plant is one of the most vibrant houseplants you can grow at home...and it's not too hard to care for. Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Hawaiian Ti Plant: Growing Cordyline Fruticosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we learn the rough numbers behind a microgreens business and how the hype behind this type of business model might not be worth it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've gotten a lot of questions about how to start a microgreens business, so today I go over the short story of how I got mine off the ground a few years ago. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Everything You Need to Know About Microgreens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the difference between an heirloom vegetable, a hybrid, and a GMO? And why would you choose an heirloom? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air layering is a unique and useful propagation technique that many gardeners are unfamiliar with. Learn what it is, why it's valuable, and exactly how to do it in this overview! Learn More: Air Layering: How to Propagate Plants With This Unique Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mulch is a complex topic and one that I won't cover completely in this episode. Instead, we'll look at how to choose between inorganic and organic mulches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Office plants brighten up the workplace and boost productivity, so why aren't you growing them? What's that, you don't know how? Listen to this episode and get the lowdown on office plant care 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm all for saving time in the garden, and fertilizer spreaders save a lot of time. Learn the different types and what to consider before making a purchase. Learn More: Fertilizer Spreader Buyer’s Guide: Broadcast, Drop, Hand Held, and Tow Behind Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're new to gardening, a kitchen herb garden is a great way to get into it. Here are a few things to consider when starting your first herb heaven! Learn More: Build an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neem oil is one of the most versatile compounds you can use in the garden. It's an organic pesticide, fungicide and anti-bacterial that has uses outside the garden as well! Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting a houseplant collection can be intimidating, especially when you don't know which will do well in your home! Here are a few low-light and easy to care for houseplant suggestions to start with. Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Transplant shock can feel unavoidable...but if you use proper transplanting technique and supplement with a few additives, you can drastically increase the success of your cuttings and seedlings. Learn More: How to Deal With Transplant Shock There are a lot of helpful additives you can use when transplanting to mitigate transplant shock, boost root production, or help your plants in other ways. Mycorrhizal Fungi CocoTek Grow Floralicious Grow Floralicious Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coconut coir is a versatile, sustainable, and popular type of growing media with many applications. Learn what it is, how to use it, and how to make sure you're getting coir that won't kill your plants. Learn More: Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy Top Choices:  CANNA Coco 40L bricks Canna Coco 50L bags Fox Farms 2cu. ft. bags Other Good Options General Hydroponics 5kg CocoTek Bale B'Cuzz Coco 50L bag Plant!T Coco Croutons Grow!T Coco Chips Recommended Nutrients for Coco General Hydroponics Flora Series + Calimagic Canna Coco A + B + Calimagic Fox Farms Nutrient Trio + Calimagic   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hydroton, also known as expanded clay pellets or LECA clay, is one of the most popular types of hydroponic growing media...and for good reason. Learn why you should consider using it in your hydroponic garden. Learn More: Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices