Potatoes Gardening Guide Close-Up: 10 Potato and Sweet Potato Companion Plants
You can find them in the fanciest restaurants and next to a burger at your local diner. They're a staple crop around the world, and they can grow just about …
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Planting Winter Squash in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Winter squash need lots of sunshine in order to thrive—at least six hours of sunshine a day. They’ll tolerate partial shade, but that could reduce the size of the roots. …
Planting Beets in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant beets is to plant seeds directly in the ground. For spring plantings in temperate zones, plant your seeds once the soil temperature has reached at …
Planting Cilantro in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Cilantro plants need six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Cilantro is more heat sensitive than many other herbs, so it’s a good idea to plant it …
12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home
Ah, the distinctive aroma and flavor of dill. Grassy with a hint of anise and caraway, every part of this plant is edible. Beyond food, dill has been valued for …
Planting Dill in the Ground
Dill needs six to eight hours of sunshine in order to thrive. Dill plants also need well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5. Dill is a light plant …
Where to Grow Green Beans
Green beans thrive on sunshine and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Green beans aren’t too particular about their soil, though, so long as it’s warm enough …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Brussels Sprout Plants
Healthy plants need healthy soil. Brussels sprouts are heavy feeders, and they like firm, nutritious, nitrogen-rich soil. …
Dealing with Cauliflower Pests
Vigilance is your best weapon in the fight against cauliflower pests. If you see discoloration, wilting, holes in the leaves, damage to stems or roots, or insect infestation or eggs, …
Dealing with Squash Pests
Like any garden crop, both winter and summer squash are susceptible to some pests. Here are some of the critters you should look out for, checking every day (you’ll be looking …
