Natural plant barriers made up of defensive plants have been used for hundreds of years as a source of protection against animals and intruders. People use strong, spiky plants instead of modern ...
13 of the Most Common Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Gardening takes a lot of learning; it takes more than putting a plant in the ground and watering it. Part of becoming a gardener is trial and error, but you can start by knowing what gardening ...
How to Grow Purple Passionflower for Food and Medicine
If there's one thing most homesteaders agree on, it's that multi-purpose plants are absolutely invaluable. After all, if you're going to pour a ton of time and energy into cultivating your plants, ...
How to Use the Deep Mulch Method to Improve Your Garden
Gardening can be a lot of work. You need to till the soil up in the spring, weed the beds weekly, fertilize often, and water daily. If you want to reduce the time commitment, it's time you tried the ...
How to Grow Marigolds in Your Garden for Food and Pest Control
Marigolds are not only pretty flowers but did you know that they're a natural form of pest control? Yep! Growing marigolds helps to protect your garden from a variety of bugs. Marigolds are a ...
Perennial Food Gardening Methods – What Are the Differences?
If you are interested in growing perennial vegetables and fruits sustainably, without using toxic chemicals at home, there are lots of great ways to do that. Edible landscaping, permaculture, food ...
Winter Pruning: What Plants to Prune and How to Do It
Pruning is an essential part of plant care, but you must take care to prune at the correct time of year. Some plants require winter pruning when they're dormant. Winter pruning preps your plants ...
11 Winter Composting Tips You Need to Know
Some people think that cold weather puts a stop to composting, but that's not true. Winter composting is a thing, and there are good reasons for keeping your compost pile active year-round. The ...
Growing Dragon Fruits: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Dragon fruits are a wonderfully tasty fruit that you'll be eager to start growing yourself once you try it. You may have seen dragon fruit in the store and wondered what the heck it was or how to ...