companion planting

Six-Square-Foot Salad Systems

Six-Square-Foot Salad Systems

You don’t need a huge yard to enjoy fresh greens daily. When you plan it right, just six square feet can be enough. This space is easy to care for  
13 Deadly Vegetable Garden Pests

13 Deadly Vegetable Garden Pests

I’m just going to say it: There is a lot that can go wrong with a garden. Somehow, we humans have cultivated vegetables for about 10,000 years. But a few  
20 Gardening Myths Busted

20 Gardening Myths Busted

Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to  
10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes

10 Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, and when paired with the right companion plants, they can thrive like never before. Companion planting is an age-old technique that enhances growth,  
What’s the Deal with Flies Eating Plants?

What’s the Deal with Flies Eating Plants?

I love gardening. I also sometimes hate gardening. Well, hate might be a strong word. But we all have those immensely frustrating moments when it seems like everything goes wrong.  
Pollinator Plant Care Basics

Pollinator Plant Care Basics

A healthy, vibrant pollinator garden is more than just a collection of beautiful flowers—it’s a dynamic, living ecosystem that supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles, and countless other beneficial insects. When  
Marigold

Marigold

Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are among the most widely grown and easily recognized flowers in American gardens. With their sunny blooms in shades of yellow, orange, gold, and maroon, marigolds bring  
Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum) are cheerful, easy-to-grow annuals celebrated for their bright blooms, peppery leaves, and delightful trailing or mounding habits. With their jewel-toned flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow,