As the leaves begin to turn and the crisp air of autumn settles in, fall gardening becomes an exciting opportunity to ...

Do tomatoes love basil but hate brussels sprouts? Traditional companion planting, which involves planting different types of plants together or in close proximity, makes many such statements, often ...

IF you’re someone who dreams of lush greenery in your home but struggles to keep anything alive, all hope is not lost.  In ...

Companion planting isn't just about pest control. By combining plants carefully, plants can help each other in terms of providing nutrients in the soil, offering protection from wind or sun and ...

Companion plants can help reduce pests, nurture the soil, and ultimately produce gorgeous, juicy tomatoes. If you're thinking about growing tomatoes in your garden, you might want to consider ...

4. Choosing Perennial Plants Plant perennials this year, and till less next year! Learn how perennials like flax can contribute to overall soil health without detracting from profits. Noreen Thomas 5.

corn companion plants, and the three sisters farming method. Considering how corn, beans, squash and other “New World” foods have changed the course of human culture, the time is ripe to take ...

No matter what color your thumb, you likely already know that all plants need water to reach their full potential—after all, that basic knowledge goes back to introductory middle-school science ...

Grasses serve many purposes in the garden. Illinois Extension says native grasses can increase root competition in plantings, ...

Download the guide now and start exploring the fascinating world of pavement plants. This is a companion guide to the Wall Plants ID Guide. Do check that guide if a plant does not appear to fit any of ...