Rainwater Harvesting: How to Collect Rainwater
Sustainable gardeners are collecting rainwater for use in their gardens. If you want to set up your own system, gardening expert Sarah Jay explains the pros and cons, and how to get started.
What to Plant with Peppers (and What to Avoid)
Improve the taste of your produce and lessen pests by choosing the right pepper companion plants. Our guide shares some of our best tips!
What Birds Eat Mosquitoes and How Can I Attract Them to My Garden?
Are you noticing more mosquitoes or other garden bugs hovering around your home garden? Did you know that some birds can act as a natural pest repellent? While there are some animals that benefit your garden, many insects do not. And mosquitoes can make your life miserable during planting season. Find out which birds are good to have around, and how to attract them.
31 Different Types of Plants That Will Consistently Attract Butterflies
Trying to find the perfect plants or flowers to plant in your home or garden to attract butterflies? Butterflies can have a wide number of different benefits, especially for pollination purposes. There are a number of different plant species that will have these beautiful insects flocking to your yard. In this article, we examine some of our favorites.
Botanist vs. Horticulturist: What’s the Difference Between Them?
Thinking of becoming a botanist or a horticulturist, but aren't sure what the difference is between the two? These two areas of study are both rooted in the study of plants, but have some distinct differences. In this article, we look at both disciplines, and what you can expect as you further your knowledge in each of them.
Gardening With Your Kids: Tips, Tricks, and Benefits of Gardening With Children
Are you thinking of starting a garden with your children? Perhaps you are looking for an after school hobby, or something to do on the weekends? Gardening with children can be a great way to teach them how plants grow, and how to live a more sustainable life. Here's some great tips to help you get started gardening with your children right away!
Aspirin For Plants: Does It Actually Help?
Many people recommend aspirin for plants, claiming all sorts of benefits. Does aspirin work in the garden? We explore the science!
11 Animals That Can Actually Help Your Garden Grow
Looking for a way to keep pests out of your garden? Did you know there's actually several different types of animals that can help keep garden-destroying pests away from where you plant? In this article, we take a look at eleven different animals that can actually help your garden grow to it's fullest potential.
Raised Bed Herb Garden: Spicing Things Up
A raised bed herb garden can elevate your culinary efforts and be very rewarding. We talk about what you'll need to get yours going!
Keep Cats Out Of Garden Spaces With These Tips
How do you keep cats out of garden beds? Many things are ineffective. We go over the list of recommendations to determine what works!
Why You Should Never Use Epsom Salt For Plants
Can you use Epsom salt for plants in a beneficial way? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explores what it is, what gardeners claim it does, and whether it's actually viable for garden use at all.
DIY Hummingbird Feeder: 4 Easy Designs
Hummingbirds are great pollinators, and you should encourage them to visit. A DIY hummingbird feeder is effective! We share how to make them.