5 Ideas for Shading Plants from Sun in a Vegetable Garden
Ever go to the beach? The sun feels blissful. It’s bright and hot enough that it coerces you into the cold ocean waters. Then, after an hour or so, it …
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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 …
Planting Lemon Trees in the Ground
Lemons need lots of sunshine in order to thrive. They also need well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Lemons are more cold-sensitive than other citrus trees, so …
10 Things to Know Before Growing Organic Vegetables
If you could step into a time machine and go back a few generations, you’d have a heck of a time trying to find organic vegetables at the supermarket. Why? …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Asparagus Plants
Healthy asparagus plants start with great soil in which to grow them. Asparagus thrives in well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter, such as well-aged compost or manure, …
How to Water Your Garden for the Best Vegetable Crops
Everybody always wonders and asks about how to water your garden. I remember my first vegetable garden. I spent hours fussing over which veggies to plant, and the best location …
Companion Planting with Your Onion Crop: What to Plant Nearby—and What to Keep at a Distance
When it comes to companion planting onions, there are some plants that welcome onions into the neighborhood: …
Starting with the Right Soil for Your Thyme Plants
Due to its Mediterranean origins, thyme thrives on dry, sandy—even rocky—soil. Many gardeners believe thyme actually benefits from poor soil and a lack of water. For this reason, thyme makes …
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 Diseases
Like most crops, cauliflower is susceptible to certain diseases, which are in turn promoted by pest damage. Here are some of the diseases you should look out for. …
