Companion Plants for Sunflowers
Take advantage of organic teamwork in your garden to deter garden pests, as well as weeds. Companion planting is a great way help plants protect each other.
For example, squash, peas, …
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Planting Pumpkins in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
Pumpkins grow better when you plant the seeds directly in the ground. Ideally, you should prepare your pumpkin patch a growing season in advance to give the soil the time …
9 Cilantro Companion Plants That Keep a Whole Garden Thriving
Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to garden. She planted cilantro near fennel, but the cilantro never grew. She didn't know that fennel secretes a growth-inhibiting …
Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases
Like all food crops, hot peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
This …
Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …
Planting Cranberries in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
For gardeners who want to see a harvest sooner rather than later, seedlings are the way to go. You can plant them out in the spring, after the last frost …
Dealing with Blueberry Diseases
Like all food crops, blueberries are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
This is especially …
Dealing with Radish Diseases
Like all food crops, radishes are susceptible to various fungal diseases, however they’re quite the tough crop. Because of their short growing period, they don’t have much time to develop …
Planting Radishes in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Radishes can be planted directly in the ground or in raised beds, four to six weeks before the last frost. …
Companion Planting Basics for a Freedom Garden
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. …
