What is companion planting? It is the planting of different plants close to each other so that they enhance each other’s growth and protect each other from pests. Companion Planting Why do I need to know about companion planting? When
What is a hardiness zone? It is a geographic area defined to encompass a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival. UNDERSTANDING YOUR ZONE What zone do you live in? Why do yo need to know
When is the best time to plant my garden? A question many new gardeners may have when planning to grow a garden. To answer that question, we need to look at a few factors that will affect your gardening success.
Soil Amendment-Improving your garden soil should be the first step you take when you begin to prepare your garden site. Soil amendment is the process of incorporating organic matter into your soil. You are adding various materials to the soil
19 Gardening tips: Doing these 19 gardening tips before you plant will teach you what you need to do before you plant. When planting a garden, there are steps you need to take in order to ensure you have a
How to make and infuse simple syrup is as the name implies, simple. It is a mixture of sugar and water that is boiled until the sugar is dissolved. Ingredients such a fruits, herbs, cinnamon, whole spices, and vanilla beans
Mojito’s are the perfect drink to relax with after a long hard day. Actually, mojitos are good just about anytime. They are easy to prepare and there are so many different ways to add flavor to your Mojito. If
Start Your Blog You have decided that you are going to start your blog. I am going to tell you that this journey is a long one and at times very hard to accomplish. Don’t get me wrong, I love
If you’re looking to provide extra color in your garden and want the color that will return year after year this list of the 15 Top Flowering Shrubs and Bushes below will help you to achieve your goals. Have a
Flowers that bloom over a long period of time can give your 3-season garden beauty throughout the year. There are a lot of flowers (perennial and annual) that have a short bloom time that leaves you wishing for more. Finding