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Herbs are a unique type of plant. Many gardeners use them as companion plants for vegetables because they deter pests, attract pollinators, suppress some diseases, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 your own fruit tree in your backyard may seem impossible if your soil is of poor quality, does not drain well, or seems to …

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, …

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 …