Dealing with Lavender Diseases
Like all herb and food crops, lavender is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your strongest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
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Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
The easiest way to plant lavender is to get healthy plants from a reliable source and plunk them in the ground. They’ll establish themselves quickly and will likely start producing …
10 Spring Companion Planting Ideas
Oh! Spring! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Actually, no. I won't scare you off with bad takes on a sonnet. I will, however, share with …
Dealing with Rhubarb Diseases
Thankfully, rhubarb is one of those plants that is not especially prone to disease. While there are a few diseases that might plague your rhubarb plants, you should be able …
Planting Rhubarb in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Rhubarb is a cold-hardy perennial, and it likes to have some space to spread out—like 4 feet across. Your best planting strategy is to find a spot along the edge …
Planting Kale in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting kale is easy. As soon as the soil is workable after your last frost, direct-sow your seeds about a quarter inch in the ground in rows 18 inches to …
Planting Orange Trees in the Ground
When you’re ready to plant your young tree, gently remove it from the container, keeping the soil intact. …
Planning Out Bountiful Raised Beds
If there's one thing I love to do in a deep February New England winter, it's planning out my vegetable garden. Last year it was a whole new ballgame because …
Dealing with Bell Pepper Diseases
Like all food crops, bell peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place.
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Planting Bell Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
If you live in an area with a long growing season, the easiest way to plant bell peppers is to plant seeds directly in the ground. …
