Raised garden beds make gardening easier and more efficient, hence more and more people want to have these kinds of gardens. Raised garden beds also act as a great barrier for garden…
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How To Build A Straw Bale Garden
Straw bale gardening is a concept of using bales as natural boxes for growing plants. They are an ideal solution for people without hard soil (or no soil at all) who prefer…
Drought Tolerant Plants That You Can Grow At Your Garden
In regions that are experiencing drought or are just naturally dry—like the Southwestern United States—choosing plants for your landscape can be a challenge. For those unfamiliar with water-wise landscaping, there are several…
Best Vegetable Crops for Partial Sun
Everyone knows that plants need sunshine in order to grow – that’s a given! And for those who know anything about growing vegetables and fruits, you know that these plants tend to…
Easy Tips to Get Rid Of Earwigs
Earwigs are easily recognizable by their pincers at the ends of their abdomen. They are dark reddish-brown, with light brown legs, and are about 5/8 inch long. In a season, females reproduce…
Best Tips for Growing Lime
Lime trees (Citrus aurantifolia) develop into small shrub-like trees with fruits smaller than lemons. Lime trees grow best outside in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11. Lime trees…
Tips For Growing Fennel at Home
The fennel herb (Foeniculum vulgare) has a long and varied history of use. The Egyptians and the Chinese used it strictly for medicinal purposes and their lore was brought back to Europe…
Grow Sweet Potatoes at Home Easily
Sweet potatoes are grown more often in southern regions because they require at least four months of warm temperatures, though there are varieties that will grow in northern gardens, too. They are surprisingly…
Tips For Worm Composting – Red Worms
Composting with worms is the proverbial win-win situation. It gives you a convenient way to dispose of organic waste, such as vegetable peelings. It saves space in the county landfill, which is…
Best Tips How to Grow, Care and Harvest Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a perennial herb that typically reaches 2 to 4 feet tall at maturity. Its leaves are used fresh or dried as an herb in dips, soups, salads, and…