Luscious green plants, birds chirping, butterflies, and sweet smells - this is your happy place. Yes, I’m speaking of your garden. You’ve put your blood, sweat, and tears into making this place ...
22 Beneficial Insects to Protect Your Garden and How to Attract Them
I never thought much about the insects in my garden until I had pepper plants with these little bugs that would move around every time I saw them. I later learned that they were sharpshooters. And ...
12 Underused Herbs Every Smart Gardener Should Know and Grow
I have been a herb gardener for over 15 years. I started the habit after a trip to France where I discovered the power of cooking with Herbes De Provence. Once I got home, my herb growing journey ...
Fertilizing Plants 101: Everything You Need to Know to Do It Right
Did you know fertilizing your plants is fascinating? Most gardeners don’t. In fact, most gardeners don’t know how to fertilize their garden properly. I’ll admit it. In my earlier years of ...
How to Set Up Your Vegetable Garden Bed or Container Correctly
Creating a garden may seem elementary in thought, but when you begin the process, there may be steps you are unaware of how to do. For instance, growing a garden is one thing, but how do you set up ...
26 Tips to Protect Your Garden Against Bugs, Critters, and Disease
Have you tried every trick available on store shelves to keep your garden pest and disease-free, and still find yourself in fear of losing the war? Well, you should know there are many natural ...
How to Build a Herb Spiral in Your Garden (and Why You Should)
Can you imagine roasting a chicken without rosemary or dipping your chip in salsa without cilantro? If you do a lot of cooking at home, then you already know what difference herbs can make to ...
Watering Your Plants: How Often, When to Do It, and 10 Things to Know
Some plants can be tricky to keep adequately watered. If you water too frequently or too much, your plants become weak and waterlogged. If you water infrequently or too little, the plants ...
Raised Beds, In-Ground Plots, or Containers: Which Garden Layout to Choose
Are you struggling to figure out how to layout your garden this year? I must be honest, I give you credit for even trying to think your garden through before starting. Many years ago, when my ...