Butterflies are beneficial to the garden both with their visual appeal and their ability to pollinate your flowers. The following three plants have a reputation for attracting butterflies and are widely available at…
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5 Tips for Growing Asters in Containers
It’s hard to beat asters when it comes to sheer beauty, and growing asters in containers is a cinch as long as you meet all the plant’s growing conditions. What better way…
How to Grow Rhubarb In Your Garden
Rhubarb is a long-lived perennial grown for its succulent, super-tart stalks. It is usually one of the first spring foods that can be eaten from the garden and at any time of…
5 Great Carrot Varieties for the Home Garden
Choosing which variety of carrot to grow is an important decision for the home gardener. Carrots are a staple in many gardens, and it is important to grow the right variety to…
8 Natural Ways to get rid of Earwigs
There’s nothing more frustrating than to have your garden growing beautifully and then to have a pest invasion take out your prized plants. Pests can really plague a garden, and eliminating them…
How to Grow Bergenia Plants
Bergenias are a hardy, semi-evergreen ornamental that originally came from Asia. It is now a favorite in gardens all over the country, and numerous stunning varieties are available. The thick, shiny leaves…
10 Best Ways To Control Slugs and Snails Organically.
For slimy creatures, snails and slugs are actually kind of cute! However, when these pests start to eat your spinach leaves or attack your pepper plants, they quickly become unwanted guests. Land…
10 Best Vegetables To Grow In Buckets
Do you live in an apartment or a house with a small backyard? Have you always wanted a garden but don’t have enough space? There’s a solution: Bucket gardening. All you need are…
How To Grow Mint At Home In Water
Propagating mint couldn’t be easier and it is the perfect activity for a beginner gardener because you will achieve fast results. Once your plant has grown you will have your own fresh…
How to Grow Brandywine Tomatoes
The Brandywine varieties are some of the most popular heirloom tomatoes grown in North America. They are known for their huge size, great taste, and pumpkin-like ridges. Many color options are also…