Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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Yes, You Can Grow Great Tomatoes in a 5-Gallon Bucket – Here’s HowShort on space but still want delicious summer flavor? Growing tomatoes in a 5-gallon bucket can make your patio garden dreams come true!
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Gardening for Renters – 5 Portable Ideas That Won’t Lose You Your Security DepositRenters, rejoice! These 5 no-trace gardening methods go with you when your lease ends.
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3 April Feeding Secrets for the Biggest Hydrangea Blooms (Plus 1 Thing You Should Definitely Skip)Want dinner-plate hydrangea blooms this summer? The key is a three-course meal you need to dish up now! Here are the three feeding essentials they need (and one they don’t)
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Sweet Pea Fertilizer Guide: The Ultimate Manual for Massive BloomsWant showstopper sweet peas? Learn the exact balance needed to fuel lush vines and vibrant blooms all season long.
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How to Keep Birds From Eating Grass Seed You Just Planted – and Make Sure Your New Lawn Gets a Strong StartGrass seed is a free buffet for every bird in the neighborhood, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to keep birds from eating grass seed you just planted.
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These 6 Plants Urgently Need a Nutrient Boost in April – Plus, 3 Plant Groups to Fertilize Now for Bigger Blooms and Better HarvestsYour garden is waking up hungry! Feed this month, and that fertilizer lands exactly when it counts. Here are the plants to get ready for action now for a spectacular summer show
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Started Your Seeds Way Too Early? 6 Easy Ways to Save Weak Seedlings in Time for Transplanting OutdoorsStarting seeds too early is a common mistake that can have season-long consequences. Here's how to save struggling seedlings before it's time to transplant.
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How to Use Potato Fertilizer to Get the Maximum Yield of Delicious Spuds – What to Use and When to Use ItApplying potato fertilizer at specific points in the plant's development will produce healthier plants and better yields. Don't sacrifice your harvest by fertilizing at the wrong time.
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Don’t Plant Tomatoes Outdoors Until You See This Flowering Tree in Full BloomThere's an easy way to tell when to plant tomatoes outside. Just watch for this one common flowering tree to bloom.
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Stop Spraying Toxic Chemicals! This Common Mineral is a Weed’s Worst NightmareSelective weed control is all about biology. Discover why this mineral kills weeds, while actually making your grass greener and healthier.
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7 Fast-Growing Privacy Trees That Won’t Get Too Big – and Take Over Your Whole YardThe ideal privacy tree grows fast, hides your yard from prying eyes, but doesn’t take over the whole landscape. These varieties hit all those marks and more.
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Meet the Blueberry Bee – The Specialist Pollinator That Works Harder Than the HoneybeesThere’s a native superbee that’s evolved specifically to make your blueberry muffins happen – and it’s not the honeybee. It’s time to meet the blueberry bee
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Gardeners Are Adding a Handful of Forest Soil to Their Raised Beds – Here's Why You Should, TooDon't waste money on shelf-aged packets. Discover why local forest duff is the ultimate natural inoculant for raised bed soil.
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I Used AI to Choose the Best Plants for My Soil Type – And Here’s How Useful It Really WasIf you’re trying to figure out which plants are best for specific areas of your garden this year, AI can pull together a plant list faster than any reference book. But how accurate and reliable are its findings?
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Why Some Gardeners Swear by Vodka for Seedlings – And How You Can Turn Happy Hour into a Healthier GardenBelieve it or not, your bar cart holds the secret to the sturdiest seedlings ever. The reason for this beneficial boozy tonic may surprise you. Here’s why pro gardeners are giving seedlings a stiff drink
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Squirrels Stealing Your Bird Food? Try This Spicy Secret for Squirrel-Free Feeding That’s Totally Safe For BirdsIf you’re fed up with squirrels stealing bird food before your feathered friends can eat, it’s time to spice up your life. Here’s why spicy bird food lets birds eat safely and in peace
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Do You Have Hydrophobic Soil? Here's How to Check & Fix It Fast Before Plants Die From ThirstHydrophobic soil is often misdiagnosed as a drainage problem, but it's more serious than that. Here's how to check if soil is hydrophobic and fix the problem.
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I Always Use These 2 Kitchen Scraps for the Best Hydrangeas – This Dynamic Duo is the Secret to the Ultimate Summer BloomsCaring for hydrangeas can sometimes feel like a complex balancing act – but there’s a dream combo for hydrangea care lurking in the bin. Discover how a power couple of kitchen scraps can prevent the dreaded summer flop and rejuvenate your shrubs
