Garden

If you’re looking for something to grow in your garden, check out these eleven delicious plants. All of these vegetables are easy to grow and don’t require much maintenance so you’ll be able to focus more on enjoying the results rather than spending time on watering and other labor-intensive tasks. What Kinds of Vegetables will … Read more

We all love our gardens and we want to protect them from unwanted critters like squirrels. One of the best ways to keep your garden safe is to use DEET or other natural repellent methods. However, there are some things you can do in order to discourage squirrels from coming around. 6 Ways to Keep … Read more

In the spring and summer, growing herbs can be a great way to get some fresh flavors into your cooking. However, with all the different herbs that grow in the garden, it can be challenging to decide which ones should be planted and which ones should stay on the shelf. In this article, you’ll learn … Read more

It’s important for those of us who grow our own food to know what is growing in the garden and how it should be cared for, from planting to harvesting. One of my favorite vegetables to grow is a half-heirloom type called a banana pepper. If you don’t already have heirloom peppers, they are worth … Read more

Have you ever looked at your mint plant in the garden and thought ‘I bet this would be great with some mint’? While mint is an excellent herb for indoor arrangements, it offers many advantages for outdoor gardening as well. Mint is a great companion plant for other herbs and vegetables, but to get the … Read more

Drip System Hydroponics are growing plants in a soilless environment. While this sounds like a great way to grow your own vegetables, be warned that there are many more steps involved than simply adding water (which is what traditionally hydroponics was done with). Here is an overview of the disadvantages and benefits of Drip System … Read more

Aphids are small but mighty insects that can be found on a variety of plants – they feed on plant juices as they suck the nutrients out of their host, causing damage to the leaves. If you notice aphids in your garden or on your plants, here are some tips for getting rid of them! … Read more

Mint leaves turn from green to yellow and what you can do about it! This is a question asked on this blog article that answers the question of why mint leaves turn from green to yellow. Find out a little bit about the color change, what affects the color change, and what you can do … Read more

If you have a rosemary plant, there’s a chance you might also have spider mites. Spider mites are tiny insects that feed on the plant’s sap and will continue to do so until they’re killed/removed. You can use some of these 5 SIMPLE Ways to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Rosemary Plants to kill … Read more

Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plants. They are usually greenish in color and have a long, thin abdomen. Aphids can spread rapidly through a plant, causing leaves to turn yellow and wilt. In order to get rid of aphids on your pepper plants, you must carefully identify the different types of aphid … Read more