Gardening

How to Do a Soil Test

Testing your soil can help you determine if your soil is alkaline or acidic. Follow these instructions on how to do a soil test.

Read More April 13, 2017 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Planting Water Plants in Floating Pots

Floating pots are an alternative way to plant flowers and other water plants in y your pond. Learn more about them with Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More August 22, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Planting Deer-Resistant Plants

Curious deer love to munch on your plants and flowers. Help keep the deer out of your garden by planting these deer-resistant plants.

Read More August 3, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Create A Salsa Garden

Imagine, salsa made fresh right from your own backyard garden. Learn how to plant a salsa garden with the help of Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More July 11, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Prune a Shrub

Pruning shrubs helps thin out old and damaged branches, promoting better shrub health. Learn how to prune bushes and shrubs.

Read More July 7, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Keeping Out Garden Insects

From beetles to caterpillars, insects can wreak havoc on your garden. Learn how to keep out garden insects with these simple tips.

Read More June 16, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Home Compost

Fertilize and nurture your garden with nutrients right from your kitchen. Learn how to home compost with Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More June 3, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Keep Out Garden Pests

From raccoons to deer to moles, creatures of every kind want to feast on your hard work. Learn how to keep out garden pests.

Read More May 18, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Putting Chickens to Work in Your Garden

Create more space for a vegetable garden by putting your chickens to work! Learn how with Nutrena and Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More May 16, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Picking the Perfect Pruners

From trimming small branches to cutting down limbs, you can find the right pruners for the job with the help of Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More May 10, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Repot Plants and Flowers

If your plants have outgrown their resident pot, it may be time to repot them. Learn how to repot plants and flowers yourself.

Read More May 6, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Starting Seeds Indoors Using Peat Pellets

Starting seeds indoors is easy with peat pellets. Follow our step-by-step guide to get your plants ready for your outside garden.

Read More May 3, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Start Straw Bale Gardening

Straw bale gardening is an easy and affordable way to grow your own vegetables. Blain's Farm & Fleet is here to help you get started.

Read More May 3, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

5 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables

You start a vegetable garden with Blain's Farm & Fleet. If you're just starting out, you'll want to plant some of these easy-to-grow vegetables.

Read More April 19, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

10 Ways to Improve Garden Soil

To get the most out of your vegetable or flower garden, you need healthy garden soil. Here are 10 ways you can improve your garden soil.

Read More April 15, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Prune Lilac Bushes

Lilac bushes are known for their beautiful purple flowers and fragrance...and towering height. Learn how to prune lilac bushes with Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More April 6, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet