Gardening With Sal

 Not All Plants Explode With Growth 🌿 Garden Talk | by Guy Saldiveri | August 23, 2026 There's an old saying, "The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap." The first time I heard that, I remember raising my eyebrows and wondering just what that meant. After working in the yard and tending the gardens all this time, I've learned exactly what it means. 

 And Why More Water Isn't Always Best 🌱 Plant Talk | by Guy Saldiveri | August 21, 2026 I know — that's an easy one — THE HEAT! Yes, that's definitely one that causes it, but have you ever wondered why? I mean is it the equivalent of a plant sweating and shading its eyes, or is it something more?

Give Those Pampered Starts a Fighting Chance 🌱 Plant Talk | by Guy Saldiveri | August 17, 2026 You've spent over a week waiting for your seeds to germinate, then another three weeks nursing them in a controlled environment, getting them to grow to a decent size. Now you're ready to drop them in the ground, or in those pots, and watch them explode with growth. 

 The Pest You Know Is There, But You Can't See 🐜 Garden Pests | by Guy Saldiveri | August 14, 2026 Leaf-miner Damage Yep, that graphic says it all — a white squiggly line that meanders across the surface of the leaf. That bug is eating its way through the leaf, but it's on the inside so there's no way to get to it — or is there? There really is a quick fix for them, but let's start off with talking about just what they are.

 The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth 💬 Opinion | by Guy Saldiveri | August 10, 2026 I've been writing posts for this blog for about seven months now. I initially started it to document my own garden. The trials, errors, successes, failures, and everything in between of planning, setting up, and actually implementing a successful garden.

 And Everything In Between 🐜 Garden Critters | by Guy Saldiveri | August 7, 2026 Just about everyone is familiar with the one on the left. Ladybugs are one of the most beloved insects to have in the garden. Many folks actually order them just to release them into the yard with hopes they'll hang out and provide some beneficial pest control.