Compost vs Fertilizer: What Your Plants Actually Need
Compost improves the soil system while fertilizer delivers more targeted nutrients. Learn when to use compost, fertilizer, or both, how NPK fits into the decision, and how GEME Compost Base should ...
What to Do With Compost If You Have No Garden
You do not need a backyard to make composting worthwhile. Learn how apartment dwellers can use GEME Compost Base in containers and houseplants, share it with gardeners, store it correctly, or conne...
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026: Tropical Storm Dolly & Garden Prep
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is entering its most active part of the calendar. Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal have already formed, while Dolly is next on the official Atlantic name list and a l...
How to Grow Lemon Trees: From Seed to Healthy Citrus
You can grow a lemon tree from seeds taken from a lemon: clean the seeds, plant them about ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained potting mix, keep them warm and bright, and maintain even moisture whil...
How to Grow Lettuce: Planting, Care & Harvest Guide
Lettuce is a fast-growing cool-season vegetable that can be grown from seed or transplants in garden beds, raised beds and containers. Sow seeds shallowly, keep the soil consistently moist and give...
How to Plant Potatoes: Depth, Timing, Pots & Harvest
Plant potatoes from certified seed potatoes in loose, well-drained soil once the ground is workable and has warmed to about 45°F / 7°C. A practical home-garden method is to plant seed pieces about ...
How to Grow Strawberries: Planting, Care & Harvest Guide
Growing strawberries starts with healthy plants, full sun, well-drained soil and one critical planting rule: keep the crown level with the soil surface. This guide explains how to choose strawberry...