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And now for 17 companion plants to grow with your leeks: 1. Arugula Arugula, Eruca vesicaria, is a salad green with deeply serrated, peppery leaves. It’s a member […]
17 of the Best Companion Plants to Grow with Leeks Read More »
Tetranychidae When I worked as the integrated pest management (IPM) specialist at an ornamental plant nursery, spider mites were always on my radar. There was no waiting until
How to Detect and Control Spider Mite Infestations Read More »
Any plant is going to do better in the long term if it has the ideal setup to begin with, and this is particularly true for roses. Given
Planting Rose Bushes: Step by Step Instructions Read More »
Silene coronaria Most of the plants I grow serve a purpose. They feed pollinators, confuse pests, or cover bare ground in my food forest. I rarely plant something
How to Grow and Care for Rose Campion Read More »
I can’t imagine my spice cupboard being devoid of the sweet, floral spice of bay leaves. It’s one of those flavors I find so essential in my cooking.
How to Grow Bay Laurel Trees from Seed Read More »
While tomatoes tend to thrive in home gardens, they can sometimes be plagued by disease. Three different types of blight may strike – early, late, and Septoria blight.
How to Prevent, Identify, and Treat Blight on Tomatoes Read More »
Have you ever noticed that you just can’t keep the bugs off certain types of plants in your garden? In the same way that Goldfish crackers look more
How to Use Trap Crops as Decoys to Control Insect Pests Read More »
Beautiful and familiar flowering vines, the Clematis genus is also a highly versatile and diverse group of plants. They provide a wide range of sumptuous flower colors and
Types of Clematis and How to Identify Your Vines Read More »
Cucurbita maxima Banana squash is a wonder of the vegetable garden. They look like oversized pink or blue bananas, weigh 60 pounds or more, and contain sweet flesh
How to Plant and Grow Banana Squash Read More »
Place your pots in a location that receives full sun for the best flowering results. In hotter zones, morning sun and afternoon shade can help prevent wilting or
How to Plant and Grow Sweet William Flowers Read More »
