There are different types of tomatoes out there for nearly every garden type. As long as you prepare and nurture the soil and are ready to deal with common pests and diseases that affect tomato plants, you should be on...
Kale, a cold-hardy crop, can thrive in mild winters. It also grows well in the spring and fall. Plus, the right companion plants can help kale thrive even better. Companion planting can help ward off certain pests...
Some species of ants can be harmful to your garden and home. For example, leaf cutter ants and fire ants can cause damage to plants. And carpenter ants can cause structural damage to your home [1]. Fortunately, there...
Part of the brassica family, rutabaga or swede is relatively easy to grow. Most likely a cross between turnips and wild cabbage [1], rutabagas are larger, rounder, and denser than turnips and have yellowish and purple...
A crop that is fairly easy to grow, tomato thrives well in favorable conditions. Companion planting also helps support the needs of your tomato plants. You can improve your chances of avoiding certain pests and plant...
Whether you know it or not, you’ve seen a tachinid fly before. It looks like the common house fly, but it’s incredibly beneficial to your garden. Tachinid flies are one of the best native insects in...
Whether you’re planting crops to enjoy the great outdoors or save money, we’ve rounded up some high-yield vegetables, fruits, herbs, and nuts that can produce a bountiful harvest. People who have never...
While some plants can help enhance the growth of your broccoli, others can be bad for it. In this article, we will take a look at what grows well with broccoli and what to avoid planting near it. Good Companion Plants...
Anyone here seen Charlotte’s Web? Do you remember them stressing how beneficial spiders are to us and our world? That isn’t a joke; they are quite helpful, especially the yellow garden spider (Argiope...
There are many solutions available for dealing with pests, ranging from pesticides to nontoxic compounds to even substances you probably already have in your home.