Trench Composting: Bury Kitchen Scraps Directly in Soil
The Simplicity of Trench Composting No bin. No pile. No turning. No hauling. Trench composting is as straightforward as digging a trench, filling it with scraps, covering it with soil, …
Rosemary Pruned to Bare Wood Dried Out; Basil Left Unpinched Turned Bitter
Understanding Herb Harvesting Techniques When it comes to cultivating a thriving herb garden, understanding the specific growth patterns of different herbs is crucial. For instance, if you cut your rosemary …
Plant These 9 Flowers in Vegetable Rows to Prevent Weeds (Marigold Included)
Companion Planting: Nine Flowers That Benefit Your Vegetable Garden As you plan out your vegetable garden, it’s essential to consider the space between your rows. Those empty gaps won’t stay …
Patio Grow Bag Garden: Four Plants for Salsa – Paste Tomato, Jalapeño, Serrano, and Cilantro
Growing Salsa on Your Patio: A Guide to Container Gardening For those without a yard or traditional garden beds, container gardening offers a fantastic way to grow your favorite plants …
Unused Insecticidal Soap: Pest-Free Tomatoes, Cabbage, and Lettuce
Natural Pest Control Strategies for a Thriving Garden Maintaining a pest-free garden doesn’t always require spraying harsh chemicals; instead, using natural pest control methods can be both effective and sustainable. …
Pruning Flowering Shrubs: Cut Last-Year Wood or This-Year Growth at the Right Time
Understanding Shrub Pruning: A Guide When it comes to caring for shrubs, knowing when and how to prune is essential for maintaining their health and beauty. Half the shrubs in …
Cilantro Bolts in Heat: Papalo as a Cilantro Substitute
Replacing Cilantro: Six Herbs for Summer Heat When the heat of summer arrives, cilantro is often one of the first herbs to bolt, typically within three weeks. Fortunately, several herbs …
Three Sisters Garden: Corn, Beans, and Squash in the Same Mound
The Benefits of Planting Corn, Beans, and Squash Together The age-old practice of planting corn, beans, and squash in the same mound, often referred to as the "Three Sisters," is …
Six Native Plants for Pollinator Gardens Across the Eastern and Central U.S.
Enhancing Your Garden with Pollinator-Friendly Plants Pollinator gardening might seem daunting, akin to mastering a botany degree. However, it can be simplified by focusing on six native plants that thrive …
Few Native Plants Support Most Caterpillar Diversity and Nesting Songbirds
Keystone Plants: Supporting Biodiversity in Your Garden Not all native plants carry the same weight when it comes to supporting ecosystems. A select few species, known as keystone plants, play …