Gardening

Ground cover plants are all-round problem solvers: they store moisture, control erosion and provide living space for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. While grass is usually the best way to fill empty space, low-growing plants are sometimes a better – and more beautiful – option. There are so many options to choose from, including old favorites like Pachysandra and …

Victory Gardens Are Making a Comeback Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic At the moment most of us feel that we have lost all sense of control. And since there is no guarantee that life will ever feel normal again, many people look for their own feeling of security, whether by baking comfort foods (read: banana bread), trying out new craft projects …

Why You Should Always Plant Flowers in Your Vegetable Patch If you’re still growing flowers and vegetables on opposite sides of your garden, it’s time to rethink your garden plan. The accompanying planting of flowers and vegetables in the same beds is a strategy with which professional growers increase yields and keep the harvest healthy. This is easy and beneficial …

26 Plants to Grow Side-By-Side Experienced gardeners know that a diverse mix of plants ensures a healthy and beautiful garden. Many believe that certain combinations of plants have extraordinary (even mysterious) powers to help each other grow. Scientific investigation of the process, called accompanying planting, has confirmed that some combinations have real advantages that apply only to these pairings. Companions …

Handling a Vertical Garden the Right Way A vertical garden is an ideal item to incorporate at your home. A vertical garden is perfect for when you don’t have much space to use. There are many things you can do when planning a vertical garden. Watch the Hanging Features You have to look at how well you plan the hanging …