We’ve all heard the hero in a movie say, “Failure is not an option!” When it comes to homesteading and gardening failure is possible. If you’re someone who has tried to garden in the past ...
How to Grow Edible Hibiscus Flowers in Your Garden
I first started growing edible hibiscus a couple of years ago because I love hibiscus tea. There's nothing like the distinctive, refreshing taste that comes from this tropical beauty. While I'd grow ...
30 Water Plants That Will Transform Your Water Garden
Ponds and water features add a wonderful layer of interest to your garden, indoors or out, but they can look a little bare if nothing grows in them. In fact, a water feature won't thrive to its full ...
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 ...
The Best Way to Deal With the Dreaded Goat Head Weed
From a plant perspective, goat head weed (Tribulus terrestris) is a superhero. The fruits are covered with sharp spines or barbs that help it spread quickly. It has a deep taproot, grows in bad soil, ...
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 ...
The Best Organic Weed Control Methods Out There
I'm all about finding quick and easy ways to deal with the less exciting parts of gardening, but sometimes I don't want to use harsh chemicals to control weeds. It's a conundrum. That's where organic ...
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 ...