QUESTION: What’s the best mulch to use in a vegetable garden? I’m planting a veggie garden for the first time this year, so I want to use the best mulch for it. — Thomas R. ANSWER: There are so many different options to use as mulch for your vegetable garden, and which one is … [Read more...]
20 Garlic Companion Plants to Grow in Your Garden Together
by Bethany Hayes When you take a look at lists of companion plants for most vegetables and flowers, garlic is usually listed, so it’s often called the king of companion planting. The list of garlic companion plants feels endless; you can plant it near most herbs, vegetables, … [Read more...]
13 Beet Companion Plants You Need to Grow in Your Garden
by Bethany Hayes Beets are a beloved root vegetable that grows during the cool seasons and stores well for the winter months. These plants are known for being hardy and growing well in many gardens, but one way you can increase your plants’ health and vigor is to include a few … [Read more...]
Watering the Garden in Hot Weather: Tips for Success
by Matt Gibson If you live in a hot weather region, or if you are gardening in the middle of a heatwave, knowing how and when to water your plants for optimal efficiency is essential. If you know the ins and outs of how to water in hot weather conditions, you can keep your … [Read more...]
Can You Eat the Green Tops of Onions?
QUESTION: Are the green tops of my onion plants edible? They look like larger green onions, and I’d love to use them in the kitchen if I can. — Sean P. ANSWER: Not only can you eat the green tops of onions—the flowers of your onion plants are edible, too. So don’t throw out … [Read more...]
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