When you hear the words "victory garden," it probably brings back memories of history class and your grandmother in her garden hilling potatoes and reminiscing about her family’s experiences during ...
Growing Scallions: How to Plant, Grow, and Take Care of Scallions
Imagine a world without scallions. Soups wouldn't be the same and omelets would suddenly be a lot less exciting. Fried rice or baked potatoes? Forget it. Fortunately, you can usually find scallions ...
6 Natural Ways To Kill Poison Ivy Plants
You're walking through an overgrown part of your yard when you notice your arm itches. The next day, you spot a rash and blisters. You have poison ivy - now what? After taking care of the itch, of ...
When and How to Prune Blueberries to Maximize Your Harvest
Is there anything better than a warm blueberry picked right off the bush? While growing them isn't too challenging, the one thing you can't skimp on is pruning your blueberries. If you don't, your ...
Deer-Proofing Your Gardens: Surefire Ways to Keep the Deer Out
Deer can quickly devastate an entire crop, your beautiful flower garden or the tomatoes on your porch. As prey animals, they travel quickly through areas, grabbing a bite here and a mouthful there, ...
Growing Thyme: Varieties, How to Plant, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Thyme is a hardy, perennial, evergreen herb that is perfect for those winter stews and soups. The leaves are small but incredibly flavorful. Outside of the kitchen, growing thyme as a landscaping ...
Growing Rosemary: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a beautiful evergreen that should be a staple in every herb garden. Growing rosemary is easy because it's a low maintenance plant that's perfectly happy in a pot ...
What You Need to Know About Using Water Troughs in the Garden
Water troughs, or stock tanks as they're also called, make fabulous gardening beds. They're a smart replacement for the typical wooden raised beds because they're sturdy and last a long time. I ...
Growing Tarragon: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Tarragon
Tarragon is a hardy perennial herb that may not be a staple in your kitchen – but it should be. Not only is growing tarragon one of the easier gardening challenges you can take on, but the herb has ...