VIDEO: Spring Plantings & Seed Starting with Garden Answer

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Spring is officially here, and Laura from ⁨Garden Answer⁩ welcomes the season with a fresh round of planting and garden prep!

She kicks things off by sowing stock flower seeds saved from last year. Using Espoma Organic Seed Starter Mix and Potting Soil, she creates the perfect environment for strong germination and healthy growth. To support her young seedlings, Laura turns to Espoma Organic Grow!—a liquid organic fertilizer packed with essential nutrients that help plants thrive naturally. 🌱

Next, Laura adds lasting color and structure to her landscape by planting three Sgt. Pepper Dogwood shrubs. Known for their vibrant red twigs and variegated foliage, these shrubs are given the best start with Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus, a mycorrhizae-enhanced organic fertilizer designed to promote deep roots and long-term plant health. 🌿

Finally, she refreshes her hellebores by trimming back old foliage and feeding them with Espoma Organic Holly-tone. This slow-release organic fertilizer is ideal for acid-loving plants and ensures strong, beautiful spring blooms. 🌸

From seed starting to shrub planting, Laura shows just how easy it is to grow a healthy, thriving garden with the help of Espoma Organic. If you’re looking to boost your garden naturally this season, reach for the organic fertilizers trusted by gardeners for over 95 years.

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VIDEO: Starting Radishes & Onions from Seed 🌱 + Planting String of Watermelon Succulents 🍉 with Garden Answer

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Spring is the perfect time to get seeds started and give houseplants a refresh! In this video, Laura from Garden Answer walks through planting onions and radishes from seed using her go-to Espoma Organic Seed Starter Mix and Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix—trusted for their high-quality ingredients.

But the gardening fun doesn’t stop there! Laura also repots String of Watermelon Succulents using Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, sharing expert plant care tips to keep these unique trailing plants thriving.

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VIDEO: How to Plant Daffodil Bulbs in Late Fall for Beautiful Spring Flowers 🌼 with Wyse Guide!

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Planting daffodil bulbs in late fall is the perfect way to prepare for a colorful spring garden. Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide shares his top tips for planting bulbs to set them up for success. A key step is using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone when planting. The fertilizer provides essential nutrients that will be ready and waiting when the soil thaws, helping bulbs quickly establish roots and produce vibrant, healthy blooms in spring.

Don’t miss your window to plant before the ground freezes. With just a little effort now, you’ll enjoy bright, cheerful daffodils when spring arrives!

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VIDEO: Fall Garden Refresh with Wyse Guide

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Watch Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide tackle some fall gardening projects at his mom’s house. In this video, Kaleb transplants boxwoods that aren’t doing well and repots agave plants from outdoor containers that need to be brought indoors for the winter. When transplanting the boxwoods, Kaleb recommends using a high-quality organic starter fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure strong root growth. He also uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil when repotting the agave plants to give his plants a fresh growing medium for the winter months.

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VIDEO: Planting Native Violets from Seed and Plant Plugs 🌸 with Summer Rayne Oakes

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Join Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes as she works to create a diverse garden by blending a variety of native and native-adjacent plant species.

Each plant choice contributes to the garden’s ecological value, from nitrogen-fixing Dalea to pollinator-attracting violets and rare asters. Summer uses an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide these plants with the nutrients needed for successful establishment. Summer provides valuable insights into building rich soil, designing a visually harmonious layout, and managing weeds naturally to create a beautiful, pollinator-supporting garden.

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VIDEO: Plant Fall Blooming Bulbs with Summer Rayne Oakes

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For those wanting a vibrant pop of color this fall, Summer Rayne Oakes from Flock Finger Lakes shares her approach to planting beautiful fall bulbs like saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) in her garden. Known for its delicate red stigmas that produce the high-value spice saffron, this plant requires careful planning and timing to thrive. Summer Rayne explains her process for selecting ideal planting spots, and preparing nutrient-rich soil using a high-quality organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic Bulb-tone.

Summer demonstrates how to plant each corm with a hori-hori knife, ensuring they’re set at the right depth and orientation for optimal growth. With a few helpful tips on moisture control and harvesting, she reveals why these crocuses are a beautiful and practical addition to any garden. Follow her journey to see how these stunning plants will enhance her fall landscape!

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VIDEO: Repurposing Leaves for an Easy DIY Mulch Layer 🍂 with Garden Answer

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Follow along with Laura from Garden Answer as she demonstrates how to turn fallen leaves into a powerful soil booster using leaf mulch in her garden beds. She starts by gathering and shredding leaves with her lawn mower, this helps with breaking down the leaves and preventing the formation of a thick mat layer that prevents water and air movement.

Laura adds Espoma Organic Blood Meal to balance the carbon-rich leaves with a nitrogen source, creating an ideal mix for a quick breakdown of the leaves and soil nourishment. A leaf mulch layer can be a natural insulator for delicate plants, shielding them from winter chill and enriching the soil for the next season.

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VIDEO: Planting a FALL CONTAINER + HYDRANGEAS + Harvesting POTATOES with Garden Answer

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Join Laura from Garden Answer as she shows how to plant a stunning fall container filled with a mix of annuals and hydrangeas. Along the way, she shares practical gardening tips while sprucing up a flowerbed and harvesting potatoes from her vegetable garden.

To give her plants the best start, Laura uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix for an ideal growing medium and adds Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus to ensure strong roots and big beautiful blooms.

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VIDEO: ANTHURIUM REPOT with Summer Rayne Oakes

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Watch as Summer Rayne Oakes from @homesteadbrooklyn shares her repotting process for a collection of Anthurium plants. She chooses Espoma Organic Potting Mix, Orchid Mix, and Perlite, to craft the perfect potting blend. Summer feeds her plants with Espoma Organic Indoor! liquid plant food to provide the right balance of nutrients to promote healthy foliage and blooms.

The Potting Mix serves as a nutrient-rich foundation for strong root development, while the Orchid Mix adds essential bark pieces for better aeration, mirroring the natural environment of Anthuriums. Perlite improves drainage and helps prevent root rot, making it perfect for these water-sensitive plants.

Get inspired by Summer’s approach to plant care and see how she transforms her Anthuriums’ new home.

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VIDEO: Planting Succulents & Ferns with Wyse Guide!

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Join Kaleb Wyse from Wyse Guide as he tackles his gardening checklist! Watch as he plants multiple varieties of ferns and succulents in containers.

Kaleb uses Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix along with Bio-tone Starter Plus to provide the best possible growing conditions for his plants. When planting ferns, Kaleb mixes in Holly-tone to deliver additional beneficial nutrients specifically for acid-loving plants.

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