There is a great deal of confusion, especially for novice gardeners, about the differences between compost and mulch. After all, if mulch is made up of compostable materials, it seems like they...

Having fruit trees in your own backyard can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, raising fruit trees will be discouraging from the get-go if you do not prepare your planting site ahead of...

Growing your own fruit tree in your backyard may seem impossible if your soil is of poor quality, does not drain well, or seems to be a haven for weeds. If this is the case for you, a raised bed may...

The best companion plants for lemon trees will attract pollinators and predatory insects. Bees and butterflies help pollinate the tree, resulting in larger harvests. Beetles, flies, and wasps attack...

Companion planting is an excellent, natural gardening strategy for warding off pests and diseases, increasing pollination, and cultivating nutrients.  There are a number of companion plants...

Fruit trees can be needy, and gardeners spend a lot of time and energy trying to repel pests, increase harvests, and improve growing conditions. Although there are chemicals that help the process,...