by Bethany Hayes Some plants in your garden make better neighbors than others - sort of like humans - and when you plan out your garden for the year, you’ll want to make sure you know the best green bean companion plants. Companion planting is a gardening technique … [Read more...]
8 Flowers to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell When you’re choosing flowers to grow in your vegetable garden, you have an opportunity to make the most of your space. For this list, we’ve carefully selected edible flowers and flowers that are good companion plants with vegetables. This way, even the … [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...]
What is a good companion plant for squash?
QUESTION: Last year, squash plants really took up my garden. I want to plan a better garden this year with the space I have. What is a good companion plant for squash? -Kristy L … [Read more...]
Organic vs. Non-Organic Gardening: A Comparison
By Matt Gibson and Erin Marissa Russell The organic gardening movement has taken over the gardening world and is showing no signs of slowing down in the near future as interest in organic gardening and the use of all-natural products continues to grow and accelerate. The … [Read more...]