by Bethany Hayes Raised garden beds are slowly growing in popularity; it has several advantages over in-ground gardening. One of the most common questions about raised bed gardening is what you need to put at the bottom of a raised garden bed. Putting a barrier at the … [Read more...]
26 Tomato Companion Plants – and 5 You Don’t Want Nearby
by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure … [Read more...]
12 Perennial Vines That Thrive in Full Sun
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for some good ideas for perennial vines that you can plant in full sun? Turns out there are lots of perennial vines that do well in full sun. In fact, we’ve put together a list with a brief breakdown on 12 perennial vines for full sun to guide … [Read more...]
Are Thornless Blackberries Hard to Grow?
QUESTION: I love the idea of growing my own thornless blackberries, but I’m not the most experienced gardener. Are thornless blackberries hard to grow? — Janine T. ANSWER: It’s true that growing thornless blackberries has a few extra steps, but none of those steps should be … [Read more...]
How Should Raised Beds Be Oriented?
QUESTION: I’m setting up my first raised bed garden, and I need to know how to orient the beds. Should they run east-west or north-south? ANSWER: There are a few rules of thumb you can refer to when you’re plotting out a raised bed garden. However, the very best way to … [Read more...]
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