Discover which vegetable, herb and flower combinations not to plant for a beautiful and productive garden. Several years ago, as I planted my tomatoes and other crops for the summer season, I saw little sunflowers popping up amid and around the young transplants. I thought it was such a nice mix so inter-planted them. However, […]
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Lavender should be planted in full sunlight on well-draining soil. Water infrequently and prune consistently to promote healthy growth. One of the most popular herbs, lavender produces a sweet scent with various uses and offers better drought resistance in warm, dry climates. Image of lavender ideal for garden and pots Lavender plants grow well in
One of the most rewarding herbs in the garden is chamomile. Okay, so there is a lot of sound in the garden, but to be real, it is kinda loud. It’s one of those plants that you plant once and a few years later, your volunteers are everywhere. Or perhaps you have no space for
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How many different known kinds of edible mint would you say there are? Name all the species of Mentha you can think of. There are about 24 species and countless natural and cultivated hybrids; these include apple mint, spearmint, and watermint. All of these have so many uses, it would be an understatement to label
Because of its delightful smell, sharp-jawed mode of taste, mint will never fail to float in any courtyard. Their use in cold drinks and teas as well as sweet and savory recipes is appealing. All whilst that famous taste and smell makes it into a bunch of different household items, from air fresheners, to toothpaste.
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Raised beds are very popular among gardeners, especially in urban areas. I’ve also raised a raised bed and made a lot of mistakes in the first couple of years of growing that can really hamper your success, which is why I am talking about exactly how to avoid them in today’s article. I kind of
As a gardener, it is tempting to grow just about everything under the sun. But there are nine crops that I love to grow every single season. In this article, I’m going to tell you exactly what they are. Squash My first must-grow veggie is, believe it or not, squash. This is something that most
If you have super tall raised beds in your garden or just a lot of raised beds, then it can get pretty expensive to fill it with the perfect raised bed mix. Until now. Adam here from yard of paradise where it’s my goal to help you grow a greener thumb, but on a budget.
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For many gardeners growing under some kind of cover structure is the only way to get your seeds started early and it’s the only way to extend your season as that season comes to a close. So in today’s article, we will talk about the right greenhouses or polytunnels for your garden. If you’re in
Raised beds are a popular option for gardening and my favorite way to garden. In today’s article I’m going to share my best tips for designing a raised bed garden that not only uses the space effectively but is beautiful as well. And I love to share garden inspiration and helpful tips so you can
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