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Want another reason to grow your own garlic? Garlic is easy to take care of and is one of our favorite companion plants because it naturally keeps other plants safe from pests and diseases and attracts good bugs. Garlic is a great plant to grow with most others because of its strong smell. You can … Read more
As a professional kitchen gardener, I saw a lot of marigolds in all the vegetable gardens. They are not only beautiful, but they are also very useful. Marigolds deserve a place in any vegetable garden. They are ideal to grow with vegetables for multiple reasons. Marigolds not only look great, but they can also be … Read more
Flowering succulents may be a rare sight, especially in the case of indoor flowering succulents. However, a succulent owner will know that succulents are eager to bloom given the right conditions. A lot of care needs to be taken, though. If you want to grow flowering succulents, you need to know about their specific needs, … Read more
Poor growth is one of the most common problems for plant crops. Because of this, the best and least expensive way to feed your garden plants is to give them rich, well-balanced soil that they can use to get the food they need. The nutrients needed to promote growth are often not found in the … Read more
The peanut, or Arachis hypogaea, is a special kind of legume that is used in many different ways in cooking around the world. Understanding the anatomy and functions of the peanut plant is crucial for agriculturalists, botanists, and food scientists alike. This article talks about the different parts of the peanut plant and explains what … Read more
People who have never grown peppers before may want to know how long it takes for them to grow. Peppers take longer to grow than many other common vegetable crops. Peppers aren’t the best plant for a short growing season, but the longer wait is well worth it for the tasty result (okay, I might … Read more
Butternut squash is one of my favorite crops to grow in my garden. The sweet, nutty flavor can’t be beat! But it can be tricky to know exactly when to pick that perfect winter squash. Harvesting too early means you’ll end up with bland, watery squash. Waiting too long runs the risk that your squash … Read more
There are two types of home landscapers when it comes to pruning shrubs and small trees: those who are too afraid to do any damage and prune too little, and those who over-prune in an effort to get the perfect shape for the hedge or shrub. Professional gardeners and experienced do-it-yourself landscapers know, though, that … Read more
Crows are known for their intelligence and complex behaviors. Although it can be fun and interesting to watch the big black birds, it can be annoying when they take over your bird feeder and cause damage to your yard. They might make it harder for different kinds of birds to visit your yard, which isn’t … Read more
Lavender (Lavandula spp. ) loves sunlight, but there are some shade-tolerant varieties of lavender to consider. There are many kinds of lavender that can grow in some shade, but they don’t always do well or have full blooms when they do. Plant your lavender where it will get full sun and little to no shade … Read more