Hedgerows are plantings of perennial herbs, bushes, and small trees placed in strategic areas on your property. A hedgerow is different from a hedge, which is essentially a pretty property divider ...
20 Plants to Grow for an Edible Front Yard
Do you live in a neighborhood where front yard vegetable gardens are forbidden? It seems strange that such a law exists nowadays, when food security is so important, but it's increasingly common. ...
Sleep, Creep, Leap: Why Perennials Take Three Years to Mature
When it comes to food gardening, one of the greatest joys is how rewarding the process can be. There's a startling sense of satisfaction when peas sprout in mere days, or when the first radishes come ...
Leafhoppers: How to Deal With These Prolific Garden Pests
Leafhoppers are everywhere and there's isn't a garden in the world not bothered by them. They're destructive little sap-sucking insects, and they spread disease and damage plants. Because they are ...
How to Make and Use Comfrey Tea to Get Your Garden Blooming
If you're sick of paying for fertilizers and plant food, then comfrey tea is for you. It's easy to make and, if you're already growing some comfrey in your garden, it's practically free. Comfrey ...
31 Hypoallergenic Plants for People With Allergies (And a Few to Avoid)
If you suffer from allergies, but love gardening, you can still indulge in your passion. There are many plants you can surround yourself with that won't set your allergies into overdrive. At ...
Vermicompost Worm Deaths: Common Causes & What to Do
Vermicomposting, or composting with worms, is one of the best ways to boost the health of your garden without having to maintain an outdoor compost bin. Worms might be a little creepy crawly ...
How to Deal With a Thrips Infestation in Your Garden
Did you find small, slender, winged insects on your plants? Have you noticed weird, distorted areas on the leaves and buds? Spot any black specks? If so, you might have thrips. They might be tiny, ...
How and Why to Add Magnesium to Garden Soil
Magnesium is an essential nutrient needed for optimal plant growth, but like all other nutrients, it's depleted over time. Gardeners need to know how to add magnesium to the soil to ensure their crops ...