Use these tips on how to harden off seedlings to minimize transplant shock and get stronger plants. This guide explains all the gardening techniques you better know to successfully harden off seedlings. As a result, the seeds germinate and grow faster than they would in outdoor vegetable gardens. Credit:Neyya / Getty Images However, indoor seedlings can developtransplant shockorsun scorchif theyre moved outdoors or into full sun too quickly. Hardening off seedlings before moving them outside helps tender seedlings transition to outdoor living andmakes the transplanting process easier....

Get the most out of your basil plants with these simple tips. Growing basil iseasy in a sunny spot, either in the ground orin containers. Growing basil costs much less than buying fresh basil at the grocery store. Credit: Karla Conrad Here’s the best way to harvest and store fresh basil. You’ll know the time is right when the plant has unfurled at least four sets of leaves. Your basil plant should be between 6 and 8 inches tall before you harvest its leaves....

Make harvesting black walnuts easier (and tastier) with these must-know tips. Bob Stefko What Are Black Walnuts? Be ready to race the squirrels when it’s time to harvest walnuts. Credit:Bob Stefko Avoid walnut headachesliterally and figurativelyby parking far from this trees canopy and gathering the fruit quickly after it falls. Peter Krumhardt Harvesting Tips 1. Gather black walnuts promptly. Credit:Peter Krumhardt Pick up fallen fruit daily toprevent squirrelsfrom nabbing the nuts first....

These simple techniques for harvesting lettuce will help you pick garden-fresh greens at their prime time. And, unlike other homegrown vegetables, you don’t need to wait until it’s fully mature. you’ve got the option to pick most leaf lettuces at almost any growth stage. Credit:Edward Gohlich However, there are a few simple tricks to know about harvesting lettuce. you’re free to start harvesting lettuce this way after the plant has at least six leaves....

Parsley is a cut-and-come-again herb that produces more leaves with frequent harvesting. Nursery parsley starts to mature quickly and can often be lightly harvested immediately after transplanting. The best time to pick parsley is early morning before the sun is high overhead. Credit:Robert Cardillo While snipping parsley stems off at the ground level can feel intimidating, it is good for the plant. Overharvesting can stress out the parsley plants and limit their growth....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Have a goal for your garage sale. “The first thing people want to think about is thewhy,” Porter says. Credit: Daniel Grill/Getty Images Knowing why you’re holding a garage sale can help you stay focused and motivated. But the simple sale turned into 17 years of running an epic event each summer with several friends. “We all make money, which ultimately makes a bigger and better sale....

Placing your laundry center in the kitchen maximizes efficiency. The laundry in this kitchen sits just below the countertop, behind a set of cabinet drawers. When closed, no one will even know that the appliances are there. The countertop is ideal for folding or sorting clothing fresh out of the dryer. Keep countertop clutter to a minimum. Opt for anall-in-one washer-dryerfor ultimate space saving. Here, the circular doors mirror the round clock hanging on the wall....

Use these tips and tricks to put together a Bridgerton-inspired tea party and host the event of the season. Create Beautiful Invitations Let your guests know what they are in for with specially designed invitations. If you have a talent for hand-lettering or calligraphy, you’re able to write them out yourself. Credit: Wirestock / Getty Images For an added nod toBridgerton, we recommend creating invitations in the style of Lady Whistledowns society papers....

It’s time to treat yourself and pamper your favorite pals. Host a DIY spa party and get ready to relax. DIY Spa Party Gather your best girls and get ready to relax! Credit: Rebekah Molloy Be sure to include plenty of relaxing spa-scented candles; they set the mood for an ultra-relaxing day. Chic Seating Set out coordinating poufs and fluffy throw pillows for easy, breezy seating. Toss in a few comfy throw blankets so your guests feel comfortable and extra cozy....

Gather friends and family for a laidback fall party with guidance from lifestyle tastemaker and party pro Pia Baroncini. Fall is often a season of reflection, gratefulness, and gathering. Here, she provides essential party tips and details for hosting a fall get-together at home. Credit:GREG SCHEIDEMANN The Decor Baroncini’s go-to party decor is simple and affordableunscentedcandles. Keep artificial lighting low for an intimate ambience. On the table, avoid elaborate arrangements....

These very hungry caterpillars can quickly destroy your tomato crop. Find out how to recognize and control tomato hornworms. Their green coloring is excellent camouflage as they crawl around your tomato plants. Credit: Denny Schrock However, you’ll want to keep an eye out for them so they don’t ruinyour tomato crop. What is a tomato hornworm? A tomato hornworm is the larva of a hawk moth, also called ahummingbird moth....

All are common landscape trees and produce spiky pods around their seeds. The spines help protect the seeds from being eaten by critters likebirds and squirrels. Here’s what each of the pods looks like. Credit:BHG / Evgeniya Vlasova Closely related is the common horsechestnut (A. hippocastanum). It is 50-75 feet tall and usually has seven leaflets rather than five. Ohio buckeye turns orange-red to reddish-brown in fall; horsechestnuts turn yellow or brown....

Dont let clay soil keep you from having a beautiful garden. There are many easy (and organic!) ways to amend heavy soil. Credit: Marty Baldwin There’s no doubt about it; working in heavy clay soil is a pain in the back. It sticks to your shoes (andtools) and can be more challenging thangardening in sandier soil. However, despite all the hard work, clay soil has its benefits. Credit: Marty Baldwin...