Review: Best Perennials For Sun & Shade
This edition of the Home Grown Gardening series gives new gardeners the basics of what they need to know before choosing perennials for sun and shade.
Flowers & Perennials
How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Companion Planting Deters Insects, Mice, Rabbits, and Moles
You hear a lot about companion planting to deter rodents and pests. But is there any truth to it? Yes, especially in deterring insect pests.
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How to Use Beneficial Insects Against Unwanted Insects In Your Garden
Use “good bugs” to prey on the “bad bugs” in your garden to devour enough of them so that your plants will have a chance to recover.
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Organic Control of Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species from Asia, first spotted in the U.S. in 2014. It is very destructive to fruit crops and landscape plants.
Beekeeping 101: How to Start an Urban Beehive
Keeping bees in a town or city may seem like a strange idea, as our first thought may be that bees would thrive best in the countryside. But it’s a fact that bees in an urban environment are more healthy and productive than bees found in the country.
Rubber Tire Mulch: Is it Safe for Your Garden?
Rubber tire mulch is a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers. But is it safe for plants and soil, and most importantly, safe for you?
How to Grow Lavender
An herb prized for its soothing fragrance, dainty purple blossoms, and medicinal properties, lavender is a fairly low-maintenance plant but does have some specific needs to thrive.
How to Lower Soil pH (to make soil more acidic)
How to lower pH in your garden soil to make it more acidic for plants such as blueberries, azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurels.
The Benefits of Gardening Therapy in Addiction Recovery
When someone is recovering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs, there are several therapies that are helpful during the recovery process. One of them is gardening therapy – also known as horticultural therapy – and it offers a variety of benefits.
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How to Get Kids Interested in Gardening
Tips for fostering a good mood among children once you decide to bring them out for an afternoon in the garden.