Friends help friends. They stick up for each other and they hang out well together. Some plants are extremely good friends, inviting beneficial insects to visit the other plants in the garden and warding off diseases. These are companion plants, the friendly pairings and more … [Read more...]
Winterizing and Storing Garden and Yard Tools
With proper care and maintenance, your yard and garden tools can last forever. By winterizing and properly storing your tools, you’ll ensure your gear remains rust-free and in perfect condition, ready to go next spring. Here are a few tips to preserve and store some common yard … [Read more...]
3 Methods of Raised Bed Gardening You Should Consider
Raised beds solve a number of gardening problems. Where soil is poor raised beds circumvent the arduous task of improving the soil. Instead of planting directly in the too sandy, too compacted, too depleted, or too heavy soil, you can elevate your garden and grow plants in good … [Read more...]
How to Keep Rabbits Out of the Garden
Keep Rabbits out with Fencing One of the most effective ways to prevent rabbits from nibbling on your garden is to put up a fence. Chicken wire works well for this, as the openings are too small for a rabbit to get through. However, you must make sure the fence is tight to the … [Read more...]
How to Control Ants in Your Garden Naturally and Safely
The ants in your garden aerate the soil, eat the eggs and larvae of insect pests, and pollinate certain flowers. This social insect has many good qualities, but in large numbers they may be unwelcome guests in your garden. There’s no need to use chemical pesticides to rid your … [Read more...]
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