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Planting Lettuce in the Ground

Planting Lettuce in the Ground

Lettuce is a cool-weather crop, and can even survive a light frost. In most cases, it has a strong dislike of heat—although you can find some heat-tolerant varieties.  …
Dealing with Lettuce Pests

Dealing with Lettuce Pests

Pests on your lettuce plants, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your lovely lettuce. Keeping a close watch on your lettuce during regular daily inspections will help you spot any  …
Dealing with Broccoli Pests

Dealing with Broccoli Pests

Pests on your broccoli plants, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your crop. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests  …
12 Uses for Dill You Grow at Home

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

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  …
What is Garden Companion Planting?

What is Garden Companion Planting?

There are a lot of ways to grow a successful garden. Companion planting is one of the best “next level” strategies to help with that goal. Companion plants are like  …