Episodes

  • When to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors in Zone 4

    When to Start Tomato Seeds Indoors in Zone 4
    Jan 8 2025
    This guide focuses on successfully growing tomatoes in USDA Hardiness Zone 4, characterized by short growing seasons and cold winters. It details the crucial process of starting tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost, emphasizing proper timing, choosing appropriate varieties, and providing optimal care for seedlings. The guide covers transplanting, ongoing plant care including fertilization and pest control, and techniques for extending the harvest. Ultimately, it aims to equip Zone 4 gardeners with the knowledge to cultivate a thriving tomato crop.


    https://leafylegends.com/when-to-start-tomato-seeds-indoors-zone-4/
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    19 mins
  • Peppermint Plants - A Gardener's Guide

    Peppermint Plants - A Gardener's Guide
    Dec 27 2024
    This article from Leafy Legends explores the perennial nature of peppermint plants ( Mentha × piperita). It details peppermint's growth cycle, ideal growing conditions, and essential care practices for maintaining it as a perennial, including propagation and overwintering techniques. The text also highlights the plant's culinary, medicinal, and aesthetic benefits, along with potential challenges like invasiveness and disease susceptibility. Finally, it addresses common misconceptions about peppermint cultivation.

    https://leafylegends.com/are-peppermint-plants-perennials/
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    35 mins
  • Best Grass for Poor Soil

    Best Grass for Poor Soil
    Dec 16 2024
    This guide explains how to grow a healthy lawn in poor soil. It details how to identify poor soil conditions, recommending several grass types suited to different soil challenges. The guide further provides instructions for soil preparation, grass planting methods (seeding, sodding, hydroseeding), and ongoing lawn maintenance. Finally, it offers long-term strategies for soil improvement and solutions to common lawn problems. Successfully cultivating a lawn in less-than-ideal conditions is emphasized as achievable with the right techniques.

    https://leafylegends.com/best-grass-for-poor-soil/
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    16 mins
  • Benefits of Soil

    Benefits of Soil
    Dec 15 2024
    This episode highlights the critical importance of soil for sustaining life on Earth. It explains soil's multifaceted roles, including food production, water regulation, biodiversity support, and climate change mitigation. The text also details the threats to soil health, such as erosion and contamination, and proposes individual actions to promote soil conservation, such as composting and sustainable gardening. Ultimately, the article emphasizes the urgent need for soil protection to ensure a sustainable future.
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    21 mins
  • Best Compost for Tomatoes

    Best Compost for Tomatoes
    Oct 29 2024
    This blog post from Leafy Legends provides a comprehensive guide to using compost for growing tomatoes. The article explains the essential benefits of compost for tomatoes, such as nutrient provision and soil improvement. It then delves into various types of compost, outlining their unique benefits and tips for using them effectively. The post also offers a detailed guide on applying compost, including amending the soil, top dressing, and making compost tea. Finally, it includes additional tips for tomato success, covering companion planting, watering, pruning, and pest management.


    https://leafylegends.com/best-compost-for-tomatoes/
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    18 mins
  • Best Compost Starter

    Best Compost Starter
    Oct 29 2024
    This excerpt from the website "Leafy Legends" provides an overview of compost starters, materials used to jump-start the decomposition process in composting. The article explores both homemade and store-bought options, offering guidance on which type is best suited for different composting methods. It outlines effective strategies for using compost starters, such as layering and aeration, and stresses the importance of maintaining the appropriate balance of "green" and "brown" materials for optimal results.
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    21 mins
  • How to Get Rid of Bermuda Grass In Flower Beds

    How to Get Rid of Bermuda Grass In Flower Beds
    Oct 3 2024
    This episode provides a comprehensive guide on how to eliminate Bermuda grass from flower beds. The article explores various methods for removing Bermuda grass, including manual removal, smothering, herbicide application, and physical barriers. It also includes information on preventative measures, sustainable weed management techniques, and best practices for replanting after removal.


    https://leafylegends.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bermuda-grass-in-flower-beds/
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    12 mins
  • 8 Indoor Plants That Don't Need Repotting Too Often

    8 Indoor Plants That Don't Need Repotting Too Often
    Sep 27 2024
    This article from Homes & Gardens magazine provides a list of eight houseplants that thrive when slightly root-bound. The article highlights that these plants prefer to be in pots that are slightly too small for their root systems, which can lead to more vigorous growth and better flowering. The article also offers advice on how to determine when a plant needs to be repotted and includes an explanation of how to carefully remove a plant from its pot.
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    8 mins