Zucchini is one of the most beneficial plants, and it’s no secret that these are very expensive when they hit the shelves in the market or produce store. However, one of the good thing about zucchinis is that it is relatively easy to grow and maintain. In this article, we will discuss the zucchini companion … Read more
A sprawling backyard can be a great place to spend quality time with your family, or quietly relax alone away from the distractions of gadgets in the house like TV’s blaring and radios. Spending time outside can do wonders and you get to enjoy the natural scenery outside. However, some homeowners rarely use their yards … Read more
Square foot gardening is an alternative to traditional gardening and the term was coined by American author and TV Presenter Mel Bartholomew and introduced in his book “Square Foot Gardening” in 1981. It aims at planning and making an intensively planted, but small vegetable garden. The result is a simple but orderly gardening system, which … Read more
Mushrooms are something that tastes great in almost all dishes. Be it on pizza or a dish only made with mushrooms, they are enjoyed by people all over the world. One of the best characteristics of mushrooms is that it has many types. One such type is the lion’s mane mushroom, scientifically named as Hericium … Read more
Do you want to plant fruits and vegetables but worried about the small space in your garden? Worry not, you came in the right place, I will show you which veggies you can grow in your small garden. These fruits and vegetables can be grown in a small raised garden, plot or even in your … Read more
For years, tall foxglove plants have been part of every garden. These flowering plants can grow up to 6ft depending on its variety. The foxglove plants would thrive under any conditions depending on the heat of its surroundings. These flowers would be found under lavender, white, yellow, purple, pink, and red color varieties. Rich soil … Read more
Do you want to make sure that your garden is free of weeds and other harmful substances? Well, in that case, you need to take the help of a strong weed killer. We know that many of you might be thinking about whether using a weed killer is essential or not. While most people wouldn’t … Read more
We have a hedge bordering the yard, a well-established stand of a good old standby, cotoneaster. Now, cotoneaster makes a great hedge, but it has a tendency to attract some nasty little predator visitors, among them pear slugs. I used to give the hedges an annual midsummer treatment by spraying with a very common insecticide, … Read more
The carrot is a cool weather crop that is easy to grow and has a delicious flavor all its own. With a little care, carrots can be grown for up to nine months out of the year in many areas. The carrot is the second most consumed root crop behind the potato. Carrots come in … Read more
Onions are an easy and fun gardening crop. Onions have been used for centuries as a cure for anything from colds to arthritis. This vegetable was worshiped by Egyptians around 3000 B.C. because its concentric circles symbolized eternity. Onions have also been shown to reduce cholesterol and improve heart health. This vegetable enjoys warm weather … Read more