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Taylor Costa

I'm Taylor Costa, Creator and Chief Author of TheGardenPrepper.com. Gardening has always been a passion of mine and will always be my favorite pastime. I have started The Garden Prepper as a way to express my knowledge about gardening with the hope of helping other people's gardens thrive.

When to Plant Alfalfa in Michigan for a Good Harvest

September 28, 2022October 15, 2020 by Taylor Costa
when to plant alfalfa in michigan

Alfalfa, a cool-season perennial, is usually grown to feed livestock or is made as a cover crop and/or soil conditioner. This is because of its great nutrition and the fact … Read more

Categories Alfalfa

How to Keep Basil From Flowering: The Guide You Need

September 28, 2022October 14, 2020 by Taylor Costa
how to keep basil from flowering

Basil is a nice spice I love to add to various dishes and dips, to the point that I have my own basil plants! These plants are easy to plant … Read more

Categories Basil

Why Are My English Ivy Leaves Drying Up? How to Solve This

September 28, 2022October 13, 2020 by Taylor Costa
english ivy leaves drying up

The English Ivy is a common favorite among many gardeners and homeowners, thanks to its stunning look. It has deep and rich green leaves that exude calmness, refreshing any home … Read more

Categories English Ivy, Insects

Why Is My Cauliflower Turning Purple and How to Solve It!

September 28, 2022October 12, 2020 by Taylor Costa
why is my cauliflower turning purple

Cauliflower is a delicious vegetable a lot of people love having, thanks to its versatility in how to cook it. You can also plant it on your own, with cauliflower … Read more

Categories Cauliflower, Plant Diseases

What to Do When Daffodils Stop Blooming: Keep It Growing Well!

September 28, 2022October 11, 2020 by Taylor Costa
what to do when daffodils stop blooming

Daffodils are beautiful flowers, with many of them blooming once spring arrives! A lot of people love to plant daffodils in their garden to welcome the spring and have their … Read more

Categories Daffodils

How to Make Your Own Homemade Calcium for Tomato Plants

September 28, 2022October 8, 2020 by Taylor Costa
homemade calcium for tomato plants

When planting tomato plants, you’ll need to make sure that you give them all the proper nutrients you need, and it isn’t just the usual water and sunlight. They will … Read more

Categories Tomatoes

What Causes White Spots On Zucchini Leaves? All You Need to Know

September 28, 2022October 7, 2020 by Taylor Costa
what causes white spots on zucchini leaves

Zucchini is an excellent plant to grow for those starting with gardening, especially since they grow well and are generally easy to maintain. Plus, they provide a lot of harvests … Read more

Categories Plant Diseases, Zucchini

Best Garden Cutting Tips for 2020

September 28, 2022September 27, 2020 by Taylor Costa
Best Garden Cutting Tips

Maintaining your garden is not just a spring and summer endeavour. Most gardens are full of plants, flowers, trees and grasses that all have preferred growing seasons and requirements. So … Read more

Categories General Lawn Care

Why Is My Romaine Lettuce Growing Tall? An Expert Solution to Prevent It

September 28, 2022September 23, 2020 by Taylor Costa
why is my romaine lettuce growing tall

A newbie gardener often wonders – Why is my romaine lettuce growing tall? It is indeed a question that beginner lettuce growers ask due to such a surprising phenomenon. But … Read more

Categories Lettuce

Are Zz Plants Toxic To Cats? The Scary Truth about This Houseplant

July 18, 2022September 23, 2020 by Taylor Costa
are zz plants toxic to cats

Feline owners frequently ask – Are ZZ plants toxic to cats? These are very popular indoor plants due to the ease of taking care of these. Moreover, they add beauty … Read more

Categories ZZ Plants
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