Zinnias make good neighbors with many other flowers and shrubs, and also offer a lot to support crops in the vegetable garden ...

Adding helpful organisms to your garden is an easy, natural way to fight harmful grubs without using chemicals. Beneficial nematodes and parasitic wasps attack grubs underground, helping protect plant ...

Some weeds, such as violets, plantains, and goldenrod, help loosen soil, prevent erosion, and support beneficial insects.

Deeply water vegetable gardens and container plants as needed, especially during hot weather. For containers, check soil ...

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Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

To head off cases of pests doing more serious harm, here are 10 buggy action options: Do your homework to pick naturally ...

Companion planting is an effective and natural method to enhance the flavour of your vegetables and herbs while also promoting a healthier, more productive garden.

All gardeners have had insect problems at one time or another. Either caterpillars eating away at your prized plants or aphids sucking the life out of them. We all have tried various ways to control ...