Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

Leaves are a wonderful source of nutrients and minerals for your plants, but are slow to break down. These leaf composting tips will help you speed up the process. Read More: Composting Leaves: How to Achieve Fast Leaf Decay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies, but they munch on our crops in order to do so! Here are some ways to defeat them in the garden without covering your plants in pesticide. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weeds are every gardener's nightmare...but they don't have to be. Here are 6 simple ways to control, prevent, and kill weeds in the garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basil is a staple of the kitchen AND garden and one of my personal favorite herbs. But how do you germinate it? It can be a little tricky, so follow these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earthworms are so important for your soil, but why? Learn what they do for your soil and how you can encourage more of them to grow in your garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chip on board (COB) LEDs are exploding onto the hydroponics scene right now. Learn what they are and why they're becoming so popular. Full article here: COB LED Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're having trouble propagating, you might not be using rooting hormone. Find out what it is, the different types that exist, and the best ones to buy. Learn More: Rooting Hormones Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're looking into hose nozzles in today's episode...fascinating, right? Well, you should buy one that lasts. Here's a quick episode on the different types to choose. Full buyer's guide found here: Hose Nozzles and Sprayers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a primer on aquaponics. If you're curious about it and want to give it a try, check out today's explainer episode. Learn more about aquaponics on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people are mistaken about how to care for air plants, probably because of their confusing name! Learn exactly how to grow them in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's question comes from Kathleen, who wonders how to get started growing houseplants. We go into lighting, soil, and a few good recommendations. Read more about houseplants on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most common questions I get about Deep Water Culture (DWC) systems is, "How far above the nutrient solution should I place the net pot?" I finally decided to answer this question once and for all! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the phrase "air pruning" sounds like gardening black magic to you, tune in! Today's episode covers this unique pruning method, which might be the key to saving your houseplants! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever opened up your compost tumbler or turned your pile, only to find it full of maggots? Fear not! In today's episode we cover if they're good, bad, or neutral for your compost and what you should do about them! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode comes from my friend Randy Williams, a retired farmer. He sent me 6 weird gardening ideas to try this season, and I'm excited to share them with you as well! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have soil that's better suited for pottery? Fear not! There are plenty of ways to improve clay soil so you can garden successfully. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's question comes from Jonny, who just planted a bunch of sunflowers in his front yard! We go into exactly when to harvest the delicious seeds, as well as two different methods to use. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overwatering is one of the biggest reasons new gardeners kill their plants. Learn the 5 most common symptoms of overwatering so you can catch and prevent it early. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buying plants at the nursery can get expensive, especially if you have a large garden to plant! Save money and learn more by starting your own seeds for cheap. Read the article: A Simple Guide to Starting Seeds for Hydroponics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peanuts are not nuts, but legumes...did you know that? If you didn't, you probably also don't know how peanuts grow (hint: they grow weird). In today's episode. learn how to plant them. Give them a try this year! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices