So, you’re curious about the benefits of fertilizer? First, let’s talk about what it is and why it’s used. Fertilizer is typically applied to soils and/or plant tissues (i.e., leaves) to add more nutrients that are essential in the growth process. It includes many components that are necessary to promoting plant growth and proper...
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So, you’re hosting for the 4th of July this year. You have the picnic tables all set up, the fridge stocked … but there’s one important thing that’ll cause instant “fireworks” with your guests: a beautiful garden. This holiday, make sure you spend a little...
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Talking about the dirt on houseplants! From succulents to spider plants, learn about propagation to fungus gnats and fertilizer from Kristin, as she takes us through her do's and don't that she follows when caring for her houseplants. More via Facebook. About Kristin: As the Product Marketing Manager...
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Kristin was featured in an article on The Hip Horticulturist about Winter Care for Your Houseplants. She shares her expertise on watering plants indoors during these cold winter days. Check it out! There are some other great tips mentioned as well! Read More About Kristin: As the...
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It's important to know your plant care ingredients! Listen to the Urban Farm Podcast where Kristin discusses the importance of knowing your products and the ingredients that are in them. She also explains what the ingredients do to help you choose the proper product. Listen to...
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Do you have the crafty gene or maybe you just want to give a more personalized gift this Holiday season? Share your love of gardening with these DIY gifts! Clay Pot Gardening Gift Set I love the styling of this handy gift! Garden Hose Gift Basket This Hose...
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Ready for those plants to come inside? Extend your growing season with these awesome indoor gardening tips from Kristin, Matt and our friends at Little North Farm! About Kristin: As the Product Marketing Manager for Arborjet and The Dirt on Dirt, Kristin divides her time between marketing,...
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Rounding up all gardening gifts! Share the gift of gardening this Holiday with these 15 products. I either own these or want to own them myself, so I think you or your favorite gardener will like them too! #GardenSmarter -Kristin Recycle a Wine Bottle Stake Recycle while watering your...
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Fall is here, and that means your compost pile needs a bit of attention before the winter arrives. Here in New England, our winters get quite cold, and our gardens go to sleep. My compost pile doesn’t get used as often during the cold winter...
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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Read these gardening tips (and read the rest of our blog for more!) to keep your plants healthy even while you're on vacation: 1. Water your plants before you leave Plants can live for a few days without water if it’s not too hot....
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