“You Can’t Plant Anything in July” One of the biggest gardening myths I hear every summer is this: “Is it too late to plant?” Not even close. A lot of gardeners think once Memorial Day or early June passes, the planting window slams shut until autumn or next spring....
June Garden Myth "Watering Every Day Is Good for Your Plants" If there's one garden myth that causes more problems in Colorado gardens than almost anything else, it's this one. The minute June heat arrives, people start watering every single day because they think...
Let’s bust a myth that just won’t die: Misting your houseplants does NOT increase humidity in any meaningful way. I know—it feels right. You give your plants a little spritz, they glisten, you feel like a plant hero… and then 10 minutes later, everything is bone dry...
Garden Myth Legend: Eggshells = Instant Calcium Boost The Myth: “Toss crushed eggshells into your garden and you’ll instantly add calcium to your soil—preventing blossom end rot and boosting plant health.” The Truth (a.k.a. Why this is Misinformation): Eggshells do...
Pine Needles and Soil Acidity: A Colorado Garden Myth Worth Busting Conifer needles don't acidify your soil — but here's what actually keeps plants from growing under your pines, spruces, and firs. If you garden in Colorado, you've probably heard this one: pine,...
Myth: You should put rocks or gravel in the bottom of containers to improve drainage. Reality: Research shows this actually creates a perched water table, keeping water higher in the soil column and leading to soggier roots, not better drainage. It also takes up...