By Matt Gibson Okra, also known by the botanical name Abelmoschus esculentus or Hibiscus esculentus, and the nicknames lady fingers, or gumbo. Okra is a member of the Malvaceae, or mallow plant family, which also includes hibiscus, hollyhocks, and cotton. … [Read more...]
Fertilizer vs. Pesticides: What’s the Difference?
by Matt Gibson Whether you’re trying to tend to a healthy lawn, grow a few flowers or vegetables, or manage an entire farm, whether or not to use pesticides and fertilizers is an issue that you will need to confront at some point. Though there are many negative effects that … [Read more...]
Fall Cover Crop: Grow Clover With Cabbage
If you're tired of picking worms and loopers off your cabbage plants by hand, try deterring the offending critters through companion planting. … [Read more...]
Scare Away Wasps and Hornets with This Tip
Wasps and hornets aren't just annoying, they can be deadly to those who are allergic to them. Short of using nasty pesticides to kill them, you can try to spray them away with water or pepper spray -- but be prepared to run if they identify you as the source of their misery. … [Read more...]
7 Best Shrubs and Trees for a Beautiful Autumn Display
By Ruth Gulley Bringing vibrant colors into the world is undoubtedly a leading motivation for gardeners everywhere. But for those of us who live in regions with long cold seasons, that hard-earned color is often confined to brief springs and summers. That's why we've … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 253
- 254
- 255
- 256
- 257
- …
- 585
- Next Page »