Get the most perks out of seedling heat mats with these simple tips.

I receive emails with gardening tips from a few of my favorite nurseries. The following information on seed starting came from Gertens’ who utilized information from the UMN Extension link: ...

There are many impatient people in the world. And believe it or not, some of them are gardeners. Every year in the late stages of winter, horticulture buffs get out their seeding trays and watering ...

Meet Mike in Fredericksburg next weekend! Mike McGrath will appear Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 at the Fredericksburg Home & Flower Show at the Expo Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Gardening for food has become popular again this past year. If you’ve tried to purchase vegetable seeds or plants, you may have found empty shelves instead. Even kale seeds were sold out! If you are a ...

Seeds almost always germinate better at higher temperatures, so buy an inexpensive seed germination heat mat if you don’t ...

Use a high-quality seedling heat mat for seeds that need warm soil to germinate. Leave the heat mat on around the clock and monitor the soil temperature occasionally. Keep the soil consistently moist ...

Placing a heat mat under indoor seedling trays enhances germination rates and enables you to grow healthier vegetables, herbs, and flowers more quickly. However, not using heating mats the right way ...