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 spotted those hard-bodied, dark brown or black beetles? They move slowly and can be found scurrying in cracks around your home or under rocks and leaves outside. Those are likely darkling beetles. An...
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 small, soft-bodied, light-to-dark green, pear-shaped insects on the leaves of your cucurbits? Chances are you’ve got melon aphids. If left unchecked, these sap-sucking pests can cause...
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, there’s a good chance you have an infestation of rose aphids. But don’t fret—there are several natural remedies to get them out of your garden...
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 planted next to certain plants. These plants may offer...
Ever notice those little off-white, green, or yellow caterpillars chomping away at your cucumber plants? They are likely pickleworms; if left unchecked, they can do severe damage. As an organic gardener, you do not want...
Have you ever wondered if you could place other plants next to rosemary in the garden? The answer is yes. Rosemary is an herb that benefits from the company of many plants, and vice versa. You can help your rosemary...
Ever notice those large, silvery-gray, tent-like webs in the forks and crotches of trees around your yard? No, it’s not spiders—it’s most likely Eastern tent caterpillars. These little critters can do a...