Grow a thriving edible garden by planting squash companion plants. Companion plants can deter pests, maximize space, and add ...

This process adds layers to your soil that continually supply it with nutrients for years to come, while also keeping it ...

1. Do water deeply at the base of the plant. 2. Do not sprinkle water over the top of your plants. 3. Do mulch around your plants, particularly tomatoes and peppers, leaving space to water deeply at ...

Solar sheep grazing helps to create a beneficial dual-use environment, found American Solar Grazing Association in a two-year study conducted at 31 different solar sites.

From cucumbers to summer squash, the vegetables you can grow to brighten your garden - and cook delicious meals Mature fruits of squirting cucumbers (Ecballium elaterium) project their seeds ...

This Redditor shared their battle with wisteria, an invasive species that can grow rapidly and choke other plants.

Why are mycorrhizae important? Learn to nurture the ancient, symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plants’ roots for healthier soil and increased garden harvests. Throughout ...

The idea is to give a functional vegetable plot with the year-round visual appeal of a garden. The design is carefully thought out, often in the traditional four-bed layout for easy crop rotation.

Morphine and quinine are two examples of plant-based medicines that contain alkaloids. Tomatoes are often thought of as being in the vegetable family due to their savory flavor, but they are ...

However, you can take a sigh of relief with this list of heat-resistant vegetables, which are the safest to plant in summer. The months of May, June, and July have the hottest weather in countries ...

Photo / 123rf If you are restricted by space for a vegetable garden, the best way to make the most of your limited patch is to plant the highest-return vegetables. The reason I plant my own is not ...

and the majority involve planting vegetables and flowers. Having had great success planting shallots in my garden last month and lettuce in my greenhouse last week, I wanted to see what else I ...