Companion planting is the practice of planting certain plants close to each other that benefit one another. It’s an easy way to reduce garden labor, use less fertilizer, and grow healthy plants. Companion Planting: Sources are Important Before I give you some tips for companion planting, I caution that a significant portion of companion…
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Tips to Prevent Winter Plant Damage
Winter plant damage can come from several places: storm damage, frozen roots, and damage to foliage from cold temperatures and strong winds. But with some planning and hard work, you can prevent these types of damages on your precious plants. Protecting Foliage Covering Trees/Shrubs If you fear that the leaves or needles of your…
Tips for Keeping Your New Pup Out of Your Garden
There are a couple of reasons you need to keep your new pup out of your garden. A garden can be a dangerous place for a young dog. Of course, you work hard to keep your garden just so, and you do not want all that hard work to be for nothing. These tips will…
Year Round Guide: What to Plant in Each Growing Season
Planning what to plant each season can be fun as you dream of all the delicious things your kitchen garden will bring you, but you should know your hardiness before you start buying plants. Your Zone The USDA has divided America into hardiness zones. A hardiness zone is a geographical area that determines which…
4 Ways to Autumn-ify Your Garden on a Budget
This is the time of year when people start to think about the number of ways that they can ‘autumn-ify’ their garden to make it look precisely the way that they want it to look. It can be a challenge to change things up every season, but it may make sense to do so in…
What to Plant in your Fall or Winter Garden
Tending a fall or winter garden can give you a new appreciation for usually bitter vegetables. Cool-weather crops react to frost by making more sugars resulting in deliciously different-tasting harvests. Not sure what to plant for a cool-weather garden? Beets, Carrots, Rutabagas, and Other Root Vegetables Many of these veggies thrive in cold weather….
How to Create a Life of Growing Your Own Food
Growing your own food can be incredibly beneficial for you and your family. The food supply chain can be complex and easily disrupted. When you grow your own, you get some peace of mind about it. But getting to that point can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to create a life growing…
4 Gardening Tips You’ve Never Thought Of
Gardening is an amazing hobby to take up thanks to all the benefits that it has to offer. It may be a bit of a learning curve to know how to do it well, however, because of the sheer volume of information surrounding gardening. Here are four helpful tips to make it easier for you…
Even a Small Outdoor Area Can Become a Productive Garden
Have you ever looked at your tiny outdoor area and thought there’s no way you could ever grow anything in there? Well, think again. With a little creativity, even the smallest outdoor space can be transformed into a productive garden. Whether you’re thinking of growing your favorite herbs or veggies, there are many ways to…
Are Old Tires Toxic to Plants?
Some people like to use old tires in their gardening. However, you might wonder, “are old tires too to plants?” It’s important to think about those things, especially if you eat food from your garden. How To Use Old Tires In Your Garden There are so many great, fun ways to use old tires in…