It can take a lot of work to create your dream garden and along the way you’re sure to have a lot of questions. I’m here to help! In this section you can learn about topics like mulch, what to plant together, and how to get rid of weeds.
Growing your crops at home is all about one thing: Making sure they grow as healthy as possible. Sure, that means you need to water them properly and expose them to the right amount of sunlight. It also means you want to provide them with the necessary support for optimal growth. In other words, you…
As environmentally friendly as it is, growing a garden isn’t always a sustainable endeavor, especially when a lot of chemicals are involved. That kind of defeats the purpose, doesn’t it? After all, growing a garden is all about using natural resources effectively to grow your crops/flowers. How can you do that? That’s what I aim…
You know how you always love going back home after a long work day? It’s just the perfect environment to destress and recharge. That’s what soil is like to plants. So, if your soil isn’t perfect, forget about growing healthy crops. How do you mix the perfect soil? Well, there’s one mistake gardeners make that…
Rather than heading to the fridge to grab a couple of zucchini for your soup recipe, imagine strolling to your patio and picking them from your raised bed supermarket garden. You can go about this in several ways. It all depends on the number of raised beds you have and which fruits and vegetables you…
Did you know you can have an endless supply of crisp, flavorful herbs and greens at home? Before you say, “But I don’t have a yard,” hear me out. Vertical gardening is perfect for anyone with limited space, even if you just have a sunny windowsill or balcony. And it’s crazy-easy to get started with…
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…
I know the kind of trouble you can get into trying to grow food in a small backyard, especially if you’re still a beginner at gardening. For one, you’re not sure if the available space will accommodate the plants’ root systems or ensure they get enough water and nutrients. I was constantly trying to figure…
As someone who loves gardening and organization, I like to make sure I’m using every nook and cranny in my space. I bet you feel the same if you have limited gardening space. Fortunately, you can implement multiple solutions to make the most out of your garden, ranging from using raised beds to interplanting. Stick…
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…
Gardening doesn’t need to be out of reach of people with hectic lifestyles. Those are the ones who need it the most. It’s a therapeutic hobby. One study revealed that just viewing plants altered EEG results, proving that “green care” reduces “stress, fear, anger and sadness”. With that in mind… Discover 6 Quick Gardening Ideas…