Sydney Bosque

Few plants are as needy—or rewarding—as the tomato. The joy of biting into a warm, sun-ripened tomato marks the highlight of veggie season for many gardeners. However, the long-awaited first …

Potting soil doesn’t go bad the same way food goes bad. It can’t go bad to the point where it’s dangerous. It can become less fertile, compacted, or moldy, but …

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 conflicting maintenance/environmental needs. Other reasons …

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 pollinators, which make them perfect …

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 dwindling market for these landscape …

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 parts of the United States …

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, however, that dream may seem …

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 …

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 …

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. …