One natural way to manage weeds is with the use of cover crops. They also help prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility and quality. What are Cover Crops? Using the cover crop method in farming dates back as far...
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Pruning: Meaning, Importance, Methods & Tools
One of those chores in and around the garden that needs attending to now and then is pruning. Knowing why, how, and when is important in achieving healthy vibrant plants and trees. What is Pruning? This is a method of...
13 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Mexican Bean Beetles
Skeletonized, lace-like leaves are signs of Mexican bean beetle damage. The larvae are more destructive than adults, feeding on the undersides of the leaves, pods, and/or stems. The Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna...
5 Benefits of Bees & How to Attract Them
What would our gardens, parks, and countryside be like without bees to pollinate crops, flowers, shrubs, and trees? What would our diet be without fruits, vegetables, nuts, and delicious sweet honey? A world without...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Leafrollers
The damage from leafrollers is usually not severe. It can start as a minor problem on fruit trees, just a few curled leaves maybe, spoiling the look of the plants. After a time, the fruits may look scarred and deformed...
Using Manure in Your Vegetable Garden: Basic Guide
It is very beneficial to use manure in the vegetable garden. For centuries, farmers and gardeners have been using it as fertilizer to aid in the development of healthy crops. What is Manure? Manure refers to the organic...
17 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cutworms
If you notice fat, grayish brown, greasy-looking worms on your tomatoes or other plants, those might be cutworms. Plants may also appear to have been chopped off at the base and ruined. This is the night-time damage of...
9 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Lace bugs
If your plant leaves look blanched with gray or yellowish spots, it could be a sign of lace bug damage. These garden pests attack the foliage of azalea, sycamore, avocado, rhododendron, Pieris, and other trees and...
Uses for Lime in the Garden
Many farmers know that adding garden lime to the soil reduces its acidity, thus allowing nutrients to be taken up by the growing plants. There are many uses for lime in the garden. Some gardeners refer to it as a...
10 Best Types of Garden Mulch
Laying down mulch in garden beds may be an arduous task but is undoubtedly one that pays off in the long run. Mulching is a common practice that farmers use to suppress weeds and improve garden soil quality. Below are...