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Thinking of planting sweet potatoes near your tomatoes this season? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at if this is a good idea, or if there are more beneficial companion plants for both of these vegetables.
Are you looking for some pollinator-friendly plants to add to your southwestern garden? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite plants that can survive the dry and arid climates of many southwestern states.
Not sure how long it will take your eggplant to mature? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen takes a deeper look at how long it will take your eggplant to grow, and examine the life cycle of your garden grown eggplants this season.
Looking for some vegetables you can direct seed in your garden this May? There are a number of different vegetables you can choose from, so where do you start? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite vegetable varieties to direct seed in the month of May.
Are you unsure how fast Kale will grow when planted in your garden? Kale has many different growth stages, and it's important to understand each before you harvest. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey looks at the life cycle of kale from seed to harvest.
Do you have a rose that isn’t blooming as you hoped? While roses are generally workhorses in the garden, several factors impact bloom production. In this article, gardening expert and rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood outlines 11 reasons your roses might not be blooming, and what you can do about it!
Are you Rhododendrons looking a bit worse for wear this season? There are many common issues that can impact the way your rhododendrons look. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares the most common problems that may plague your Rhododendrons, and what to do about each issue.
Thinking about getting metal raised garden beds, but aren't sure if they are too hot or not? Depending on the type of bed you use, metal can be a great option for raised beds. In this article, gardening expert and cut flower farm owner Taylor Sievers looks at the science behind using metal when creating raised garden beds.
Curious to know how big your hydrangeas will grow when fully mature? While this will depend on many factors, including the type of hydrangea you grow, there are some basic characteristics of this popular shrub. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago examines the typical hydrangea size by species, with a comprehensive growth chart for each.
Tomato grafting is a practice that many gardeners use to improve their tomato yields. This secret has been practiced for decades and is fairly easy to do. In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich shares everything you need to know about grafting tomatoes this season.
If you've decided to grow cabbage in the garden, it's important to know how far apart to plant them in order to allow enough space for growth. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares exactly how much space your cabbage plants need.
Trying to figure out what color of hibiscus you should plant this season? The different colors of hibiscus will vary based on the variety. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines the most common colors for hibiscus blooms, and what colors you can expect from your shrubs!