Herbs That Don’t Grow Well Together
Many herbs negatively influence each other if they are too close. The most common reason herbs do not grow well together is if they have …
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Herbs That Grow Well Together
Regardless of the herb variety, herbs tend to provide the same benefits as companion plants. They are great at repelling pests, suppressing diseases, and attracting …
Transplanting Bradford Pear Trees: Best Practices & Tips
Bradford Pears are considered to be an invasive species in 29 states, with more states planning to ban the tree completely. And yet, despite the …
How to Grow a Bradford Pear Tree from a Cutting
Bradford pears are an extremely popular landscape tree. In fact, some would say they are a little too popular. Bradford pears are becoming invasive in …
Growing Fruit Trees In Clay Soil – A Beginner’s Guide
Many gardeners dream of having a small backyard orchard with healthy fruit trees producing a good harvest year after year. If you have clay soil, …
Compost vs Mulch: Make Sure You Know the Proper Use For Each
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 …
Planting Fruit Trees on Mounds: A Complete Guide
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 …
Growing Fruit Trees in Raised Beds: Everything You Need to Know
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 …
Best Companion Plants for Lemon Trees
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, …
Best Companion Plants for Peach Trees
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 …