Until recently, you'd typically only find runner beans in British gardens, but now, they claimed spaces in gardens all over the world. It's easy to see why. These tall vines produce colorful flowers ...
7 Types of Tomatoes and How to Use Each of Them
What do you think of when you picture a tomato? Is it a big, juicy beefsteak, a tiny cherry tomato, or perhaps a firm Roma? You might not realize it, but each of these are actually types of tomatoes ...
Why You Should Be Winter Mulching and How to Do it Right
Do you live in an area that has freezing temperatures? You should definitely be doing some winter mulching. Winter mulch is different than the stuff you put down during the growing season and the ...
How to Overwinter Perennials Growing in Containers
You spent all growing season loving and caring for your perennial container garden. That takes a lot of work and dedication. Chances are you want to learn how to overwinter perennials growing in ...
Pomegranate Trees: Best Varieties, Growing Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Pomegranates. Just the word has my mouth watering with the thought of those juicy arils bursting in my mouth with their tart delights. For years I paid out top dollar to get my hands on the ruby ...
How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System the Right Way
Without proper preparation, the sprinkler system that kept your plants alive all year could be damaged by freezing temperatures. Sprinkler systems aren’t designed to withstand a deep freeze, so you ...
Growing Okra: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems, and Harvest
Growing okra isn't always the first choice for a vegetable garden. It has a bad reputation on the dinner table for being bland and slimy, and it isn't well known outside of the South. But if you ...
14 Mosquito Repellent Plants That Really Keep Them Away
Just when the weather turns warmer and you want to spend more time outside, that's when mosquitoes start to plague your backyard barbeques. These frustrating bugs are annoying, but they also pose ...
How to Use a Greenhouse: A Getting Started Guide
Do you want to grow plants and seeds year-round? Perhaps you want to grow more flowers and herbs from seed rather than buying them at the store. No matter what the goal, many gardeners are looking to ...