Erin Marissa Russell Many gardeners decide to add citronella to the garden to keep those swarms of pesky mosquitoes at bay—but there’s more than one plant out there that’s sold under the name of citronella. How do you know which plant is the right one? And how effective are … [Read more...]
12 Great Vegetables to Grow in Full Sun
By Matt Gibson Got a spot to grow vegetables that gets a lot of direct sun? That's actually very good news, because many vegetables prefer full sun. When you are drawing out a map of how you plan to lay out your garden, it's important to be familiar with several things. You … [Read more...]
Organic Mulch: Why You Should Use It in Your Garden
By Bethany Hayes Homeowners typically lay mulch around their house landscaping, but you might not think about laying organic mulch in your vegetable garden. Organic mulch is a bit different than the thick wood chips you can find bagged at the garden center, and it offers many … [Read more...]
Seeds vs. Starter Plants: Which Should You Choose?
By Erin Marissa Russell When you’re planning what to grow each season in your garden, there’s an additional choice you may not have considered: whether to grow each plant from seeds or starter plants. Each gardening method has its benefits as well as its drawbacks, and they … [Read more...]
Vegetables vs. Grains, an Explanation
By Erin Marissa Russell Most of us think we have a pretty clear idea about the difference between vegetables and grains, but how do the two categories stack up against one another? It isn’t as clear how vegetables and grains differ when it comes to the roles they play in our … [Read more...]
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