13 Ideal Rosemary Companion Plants (and 6 Plants You Shouldn’t Plant Close)
Rosemary can be rather tricky to grow, so why not give it a boost by growing other plants to help it out. These beneficial plants…
Gardening Techniques
10 Hacks to Improve and Speed Up Seed Germination by 300%
Willing your seeds to sprout faster won’t make them grow any quicker—but here’s some good news! There are a few tried-and-true methods that can speed…
10 Tips to Attract Cardinals to Your Bird Feeders This Winter
Winters can be a very depressing time, lonely and barren, but if you attract cardinal birds to your garden and feeders, then your days will…
Is February Too Early To Sow Veg Seeds?
Isn’t it freezing outside? Well, if it’s February, it is meant to be. In many parts of the world this is actually the coldest month…
You Should Never Grow These Plants in Your Garden
If you think you can grow any plant variety in your garden, think again! You may come back from a nursery with seedlings smiling and…
The Secret to Growing Cucumbers That Never Bitter
Bitter cucumbers are the bane of every gardener’s existence, or at least the bane of every gardener who expects to bite into a crisp, fresh…
12 Best Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 4 That Should Never Grow Near
Peppers (Genus: Capsicum) are a popular, widely grown vegetable in the Nightshade family and a staple for many home gardeners. Not only are they easy…
How to Keep Hanging Baskets Blooming All Summer – 4 Simple Secrets to Success!
How to Keep Hanging Baskets Blooming All Summer – 4 Simple Secrets to Success!
Why I’m Planting NO VEGGIES In May Right Now. Neither Should You!
With the gardening season in full swing, in May you have lots to do in your veggie garden: the first crops are ready, some need…
10 Clever Ways to Upcycle Your Spring Cleanup Garden Waste!
Spring – what a lovely season! The first blooms, the seedlings, birds… all start appearing in your garden, as does lots of waste! You pruned,…