Plants And Trees

Cilantro is a popular herb commonly used as an aromatic ingredient in various Asian, Latin, or Mediterranean dishes. However, its popularity is pretty interesting in that some people have a …

Growing Spearmint is relatively easy but because it tends to be a vigorous grower, there are some precautions gardeners should take. Growing spearmint requires nutrient-rich soil with a pH of …

You can grow healthy lavender in pots if you have the right pots, soil, amount of water, and sunlight. Lavender plants are very delicate and require comprehensive care when repotted. …

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 …

Applying mulch to your garden beds is one of the most effective ways you can help your plants thrive. Mulch keeps weeds at bay, reduces water loss, moderates soil temperature, …

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 …