Knowing the best companions for your plants is incredibly beneficial. With companion planting, your plants can produce ideal conditions for each other by changing soil chemistry, providing shade, and repelling common pests among other benefits.
Did you know you can task your plants to look out for each other? That’s right! You don’t have to do as much when your garden can work as a team. Companion planting is like creating a little plant community where each one brings something to the table—literally! By matching certain plants in your raised…
In theory, companion planting seems like a simple process. You just grow two compatible plants together and they’ll benefit each other throughout the growth process. What if there was more to it than that though? Do you know how to protect these plants from pest infestations? Are you sure you can make full use of…
Petunias are one of the most popular flowering plants on the market today. That’s because these florae are low maintenance and easy to care for. Besides that, petunias have long-lasting blooms. They grow stunning flowers in all sorts of bright shades. While petunias are incredibly beautiful on their own, the florae can benefit from the…
Dahlias are fascinating, exotic flowers with petals that are as unusual and beautiful as the plant is. These regal flowers are perennials and complement other perennials, adding vibrant color and dimension to the garden. They grow from tubers to reach a height of several feet (0.5 to 1m). With its unique placement of petals, the…
Calla Lilies are stunning plants, but they can leave your flower bed looking bare as they have long stems that do not grow “bushy.” So, you may want to fill out your flower bed some more but are unsure about which plants you can plant with your Calla Lilies. So, what are your options? Calla…
Begonias are incredibly common plants because of how versatile and visually appealing they are. You can find begonia flowers and leaves that are various different colors. It makes it easy to enjoy these plants no matter what type of color scheme you’re trying to go for in your yard. There’s a good chance that you’ll…
With its bright, long-lasting blooms, few plants can compete with zinnias as far as adding instant vibrancy and color to a garden. This low-maintenance annual plant offers high heat and drought resistance, which makes it perfect for lazy summer gardening. Yet, as striking as they stand alone, pairing your zinnias with other companion plants can…
When it comes to gardening, it can usually be expected that you are going to want to show off your plants in one way or another. Some people may show off the produce or produce products that they were able to make from the plants that they grew, while other people might be more inclined…
When you are beginning to design and plan out your garden, you will likely start out with all sorts of ideas for the most vibrant and eye-catching garden design. You might have plans for stone pathways and fountains, or you may want to include some of the more uncommon flowers because they are not what…
Hydrangeas are a great way to add a burst of pinkish-purple color to your backyard. They’re a hardy plant on their own, but what if you want to pair them with other flowers and foliage? As with any plant or flower, certain other flowers or plants pair better than others with hydrangeas. Let’s take a…