Companion planting might be your new favorite tool if you’re dreaming of a lush, productive garden without relying on chemical pesticides or complicated techniques. It’s a simple, time-tested method of pairing plants that support each other’s growth—and it can make a big difference in your …
You may have heard the term compost before and wondered what it is and why gardeners love it. To put it simply, it is the substance you get when organic material decomposes. Putting your kitchen scraps and lawn clippings in a pile is a great …
Soil is the foundation to growing any plant. There are boundless options at the garden center telling you what each is good for. Typically, what’s going to work well for your potted plant won’t be the best option for your raised garden bed. And just …
In Spring 2020, we decided to start our garden. I was over the moon excited and ordered a metal-raised bed. I measured it and thought it would be the perfect size to start with. Until it arrived and I saw how small it actually was. …
