Q: How often should I water my vegetable garden?
A: Many experts suggest that once vegetable garden plants are established they should be watered deeply once per week – about an inch. Two inches …
Category: Gardening FAQ
Hay or Straw: Which is Right for Your Vegetable Garden?
A reader writes in and asks, “What’s the difference between hay and straw? Which one should I mulch my garden beds with, or does it …
Hardiness Zones in NJ
Q: I’m confused about the planting zones in NJ. After doing some Googling on the subject and finding various colored maps, I still don’t get it. …
Growing Vegetables in Shade
A Shady-Yard Vegetable Garden: Is It Possible? A reader emailed us asking if there was any hope for growing garden vegetables in her shady yard, …