Super easy to follow Companion planting guide & free printable companion planting chart is guaranteed to make gardening fun and stress free
The full lists of good AND bad companion plants for strawberries. Keep pests away so you can enjoy your strawberries!
Get inspired drought-tolerant xeriscape design ideas from this exclusive interview with landscape designer Tish Treherne, who walks us through this lush, meadow-inspired low-water landscape.
Ground covers for shade need to be tough to thrive without sunshine, but some can be too invasive. Look at five good choices and seven to perhaps avoid.
Croton plants (Codiaeum variegatum) are incredibly diverse plants that are commonly grown as houseplants. Croutons are such an exotic plant that it sometimes seems like they came from a completely
Discover the unexpected companion plants that will make your fennel thrive in the garden. From leafy greens to root vegetables, learn how to create the perfect pairings for a bountiful harvest.
This vegan crunchwrap is INSANE! You can stuff this bad boy with whatever you like - I made it with sofritas tofu and cashew queso. SO GOOD! Favorite vegan recipe to date.
A hot discussion on whether or not using urine in the garden is acceptable, with all the cons and pros listed, plus helpful tips if you are won over.
A comprehensive look at plant lectins and the effect they have on the human body--why certain lectins are bad and how they are causing disease.
Mint has a bad reputation for taking over the garden, but there are many reasons to grow mint in your backyard without fear!
There are so many lovely perennials available, so don't bother with these 14 Plants Not To Grow In Your Garden, or other invasive or aggressive plants.
Learn how to prevent slug and snail damage in your garden with these natural control methods. Don't let these slimy garden pests win!
Ready to cut your orchid flower spike, but aren't sure where? Get step-by-step-instructions on where to cut the orchid flower spike.
Creeks and streams provide a place for children to explore nature. Around creeks, kids can see various animals and plants that make up a complex food web. Everything is connected, and the survival of one animal is often dependent upon the survival of another.
These invasive plants are all beautiful so you will be tempted to plant them in your garden. Find out which invasive species are not worth the hassle.
Here is everything you need to know to have your Pothos plant growing so fast you'll be pulling out the hedge trimmers! The first step...
I sure didn’t want to be writing this post… But part of being a blogger is allowing you, my wonderful readers, a glimpse into my life– and that includes both the good and the bad. I’ve alluded several times in my newsletter, and here on the blog, that I’ve had a rather bizarre, and quite unproductive […]
Are your tomato leaves turning yellow? Why - soil, watering, diseases, bacteria, fungus, pests, fertilizer, bad lighting, excessive heat or cold [DETAILS]
When I’m on top of my game, I buy and eat berries before there’s even a flicker of mush or mold. But there are times when my berries get away from me and I find them a bit too far gone for eating fresh, but also still useful enough to hold on to. There are quite a few ways to use berries on their last leg, but these are the ways I turn to time and time again. Our Assistant Food Editor Kelli is a bit of a fruit bat.
Your trash might be treasure for your garden! Find out how to make plants grow faster by feeding them things like ashes, leaves, and leftovers from dinner.
Learn to grow potentilla shrubs. This tough and sturdy flowering shrub tolerates drought conditions and air pollution, making it a great choice for urban locations. Plant cinquefoil as a hedge, along a slope, in a mixed border or container. Great for pollinators.
In all of five minutes, your living room becomes a pin-worthy plantfest.
Are your perennials flopping in the garden? Try this quick and inexpensive fix to prop up fallen perennials.
Skal du anlægge have? Så er en haveplan tæt på et must. Få gode råd til hvordan du tegner en haveplan, og hvad du skal have styr på inden start.
Einen Flickenteppich machen. Läufer kann man einfach in jedem Raum des Hauses gebrauchen, von der Küche bis zum Bad, und vom Schlafzimmer bis zum Büro. Allerdings können sie auch bereits nach recht kurzer Zeit ziemlich abgenutzt aussehen,...
Her er der ikke et øje tørt! Kig ind i den charmerende parcelhushave med plads til både børn og voksne hele året rundt.
Save money and space in your garden with companion planting!
Privets are a controversial flowering shrub but all-in-all are widely considered to be a great garden addition. Learn why you should consider a privet.
why am i so unlucky with money? 9 things to NEVER keep in your home's feng shui prosperity corner! Why am I so unlucky with money? Do you find yourself saying that a lot? Do
Before you bring any new plant home, it's a good idea to check if it's potentially toxic to your furry friends. Here are 15 houseplants that are toxic to cats. Some cats couldn't care less about houseplants (my six-year-old male has zero interest in any of my plants—he prefers to chew on plastic bags). But
Discover the unexpected companion plants that will make your fennel thrive in the garden. From leafy greens to root vegetables, learn how to create the perfect pairings for a bountiful harvest.
Spider mites are very destructive houseplant pests and can multiply quickly. Here's how to get rid of them and prevent them from coming back.
Nicht jedes Bad genießt den Vorzug eines großen Fensters. Zum Glück gibt es diese 12 Badezimmer-Pflanzen, die auch ohne Tageslicht auskommen.
Curb appeal is a magic phrase in the spring, as is thinking up ways to make your home exterior look better to visitors and passersby. But what about the backyard — the place where you spend your time? First off, yay you. You have actual outdoor space. Now go make it pretty to enjoy all summer long, and start with any blank wall. If you have an unsightly wall, cover it up with some horizontal boards, then paint everything a deep bold color.
Come learn what causes leggy seedlings plus how to prevent and fix them, so you can grow the most healthy and strong plants possible!
Planting shrubs and bushes is a long-lasting way to improve your home’s curb appeal—and learning how to plant bushes yourself means saving on landscaping!
There are so many lovely perennials available, so don't bother with these 14 Plants Not To Grow In Your Garden, or other invasive or aggressive plants.