In the realm of horticulture, the practice of fruit bagging has emerged as a popular method to safeguard young fruits from pests, diseases, and environmental damage. This technique involves encasing individual fruits in...
Beyond its culinary and medicinal uses, mint also plays a crucial role as a companion plant in the garden. Companion planting is an age-old gardening practice rooted in the principles of symbiosis and mutual benefit...
Have you considered the benefits of companion planting with your celery crop? Choosing the right companion plants for your celery can help maximize your garden space and boost your yields. Some plants make perfect...
Have you seen those hard-bodied, slow-moving, dark brown or black beetles scurrying around cracks and crevices of your house or under rocks or leaf litter outside? Those are likely darkling beetles. An infestation of...
While sage is a hardy herb that can stand alone, it actually grows well alongside certain other plants. Companion planting with sage helps it thrive and boosts your whole garden. As you plan your garden this season...
Have you noticed those tiny green pear-shaped insects on the leaves of your watermelon, cantaloupe, and/or other cucurbits? Chances are you’ve got melon aphids. These sap-sucking pests can do major damage to...
Have you noticed those little white or greenish worms munching away at your squash and/or watermelon vines? Yeah, melon worms can be a real nuisance once they infest your garden. But don’t worry; there are some...
If your rose bushes have clusters of little pink or green bugs on them, there’s a good chance you’ve got an infestation of rose aphids. But don’t fret—there are several natural remedies to get them out...
Before you head to the nursery to pick out your blueberry bushes, learn which companion plants will give your berry patch the best boost. Blueberries thrive when paired with certain plants that provide protection and...
Ever notice those little off-white, green, or yellow worms chomping away at your cucumber plants? Those are likely pickleworms, and they can do some serious damage if left unchecked. As an organic gardener, you...