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 ...
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 ...
The 9 Best Mushroom Growing Kits for Newbies
Even the most experienced gardeners hesitate to try growing mushrooms. They seem intimidating, but if you love eating them, there are plenty of mushroom growing kits to help you get your feet wet. ...
Growing Hardy Orange Trees: Get to Know This Unique, Thorny Citrus
Hardy oranges are the most cold-resistant of the citruses and produce an incredibly sour fruit that is more pip than flesh. You can be forgiven for wondering why anyone would be growing an orange that ...
Begonia: Best Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, Problems and Harvest
Begonias are one of those plants that many people don't take full advantage of. Sure, they're pretty growing in the garden, but many of them are edible and they all attract a range of ...
5 Tips for Creating a Duck-Friendly Garden for Everyday Pest Control
Did you know that ducks are great garden helpers? They can improve soil, eat pests (particularly slugs and snails), and help control weeds. Also, by putting them to work in the garden they can ...