Cole crops are common residents in veggie gardens all over the world. They're delicious, nutritious, and many of them are incredibly easy to grow (except for you, Brussels sprouts!). Finding the right ...
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28 Perfect Lettuce Companion Plants and a Few to Avoid
You've probably noticed that plants thrive best when they have good neighbors. This goes for all life forms, really, but it's especially noticeable in one's garden. My lettuces (Lactuca sativa ...
15 of the Best Companion Plants for Carrots (and Some to Avoid)
Homegrown carrots are much more flavorful than store-bought. If you want the best crop you've ever had, consider companion planting with carrots. Some herbs, veggies, and flowers will enhance the ...
Everything You Need To Know About Growing Gladiolus
Gardeners love growing gladiolus because of their stately, gorgeous stalks flowers that come in a whole range of colors. There are pink, purple, yellow, white, and many more colors of gladioli on the ...
21 of the Best Broccoli Companion Plants
Broccoli is spectacular, isn't it? This tasty veggie is as versatile as it is delicious, and is as gorgeous in stir-fries and soups as it is raw, dipped into your favorite dip. If you're a fan of this ...
9 Unique Vegetable Garden Layout Ideas to Help You Plan Your Next Garden
Have you ever walked into your favorite store and blanked out because of all the possibilities? That's happened to me countless times. The potential around me was so overwhelming that I didn't know ...
Growing Nectarine Trees: How to Plant and Care For This Marvelous Stone Fruit
I see nectarines as a multi-season fruit because they thrive in hot summer temperatures. The aroma of nectarines growing on a tree reminds me of summer, and if you treat them right, a nectarine tree ...
Tomato Companion Plants: 16 of the Best Plants to Grow With Tomatoes
Who doesn't love a large, firm tomato warmed by the summer sun? I do and the more I get each season, the better. There are various tips and tricks available to get a bumper harvest of tomatoes, but ...
20 of the Best Companion Plants for Potatoes (And a Few to Avoid)
Every year I plant potatoes because they are an excellent cash crop. Do potatoes right and you can reliably fill a wheelbarrow from each row. Companion planting can make them even more productive. ...