Why You Should Plant Flowers Among Your Carrots (It’s Not Just for Pollinators)
Carrots may be humble root vegetables, but they benefit in surprising ways when grown alongside certain flowering plants. While flowers are often added to gardens …
Carrots may be humble root vegetables, but they benefit in surprising ways when grown alongside certain flowering plants. While flowers are often added to gardens …
Don’t toss that broken or unused umbrella just yet—it might be the perfect solution for your delicate seedlings or fragile transplants. With a few quick …
If your soil is more cracked clay or rocky rubble than rich loam, don’t give up on gardening just yet. There are plenty of resilient …
In a world where shiny, symmetrical vegetables line grocery store shelves, it’s easy to assume that beauty equals quality. But in the garden—and often at …
Not all sunlight is created equal—especially when it comes to sensitive plants. While many garden favorites love basking in full sun all day, there’s a …
Choosing the right container for your plants isn’t just about aesthetics—it can have a huge impact on their health, growth, and longevity. While plastic pots …
Some vegetables may be delicious—but they’re also space hogs. If you’re working with a small garden, raised bed, or container setup, planting these sprawling crops …
If you’ve ever picked up a plant container and found ants scrambling underneath—or worse, pouring out of the soil—you’re not alone. Ants love the warm, …
Japanese knotweed was the kind of problem I thought I could handle with a weekend of digging and a little persistence. I was wrong. No …
Finding a bird nest tucked into your porch light, gutter, or eaves can be a sweet surprise—until it starts causing damage or becomes a safety …