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  • Close-up of a housefly with red eyes resting on a long green leaf

    Keep Unwanted Flies Out Of The Garden With An Earthy Aroma They Can't Stand

    Flies can be a huge nuisance in the garden. Don't let them bug you! Turn toward a homemade DIY pest repellent with this easy-to-grow common garden herb.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 8 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of ripe and unripe blueberries growing on a bush

    Start Growing These Companion Herbs In The Garden Next To Your Blueberries

    Growing blueberries can be tough for even experienced gardeners, but there are certain herbs you can plant that are ideal companions to these popular shrubs.

    By Autumn McGarr 9 months ago Read More
  • Green basil plants grow in small indoor pots.

    How To Propagate Basil Cuttings For A Year-Round Harvest Of Fresh Flavor

    Basil is everywhere in the culinary world because of its tendency to enhance the flavor of many dishes. But you don't have to grow a bunch of them from seed!

    By Autumn McGarr 9 months ago Read More
  • A gardener's hand holding a bunch of green fenugreek leaves

    The Benefit Of Growing Fenugreek For Healthier Garden Soil

    Unhealthy soil can weaken or even kill beloved plants in your garden, so give your dirt the boost it needs. Grow fenugreek, an annual herb in the legume family.

    By Autumn McGarr 9 months ago Read More
  • A woman trims a basil plant with a pair of scissors.

    The Best Pruning Techniques For Fuller Basil Plants In The Garden

    To get the most out of herbs like basil, they should be trimmed and pruned in a way that helps them grow fuller, not taller. These methods can help them thrive.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 9 months ago Read More
  • Senior woman harvesting herbs and bringing them in a tray to the garden.

    20 Perennial Herbs You Can Plant Once And Enjoy Year After Year

    Herbs are one of the easiest types of plants to grow in the garden, especially for beginners. You know what makes them even easier? If they're perennials.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 9 months ago Read More
  • A woman wearing a straw hat is closing her eyes and smelling the flowers of a lavender plant.

    Boost Lavender Blooms With A Simple Soil Addition You Can Easily Mix In

    If your lavender isn't blooming as much as you'd like it to, you could be missing a simple soil amendment that may improve conditions for this flowering herb.

    By Melody Ip 10 months ago Read More
  • Purple English lavender in bloom

    This Easy Propagation Technique Is A Free Way To Help Lavender Thrive

    Your lavender plants can thrive and multiply with an easy propagation technique that you can manage yourself at home. Get your gardening gear ready!

    By Autumn McGarr 10 months ago Read More
  • Several tall, green basil plants grow in front of a potted shrub.

    Garden Herbs And Vegetables You Don't Want Growing Near Basil

    Basil is one of the most popular garden herbs to grow. However, there are a few herbs and vegetables that you should avoid growing nearby as companion plants.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 10 months ago Read More
  • A group of fresh lavender flowers reach up to a blue sky.

    Lavender: Is It Better Off Planted In The Ground Or In Containers?

    Whether it's in your bathroom or your morning brew, we all encounter lavender eventually. But to grow it, is it better in the ground or in a pot? Find out here!

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 10 months ago Read More
  • Four Monarch butterflies nestled on a pink coneflower.

    Bring Butterflies Fluttering To Your Garden With An Herb You Can Grow Yourself

    This common garden herb can actually bring butterflies and other pollinators into your yard, and it couldn't be more simple to grow it yourself.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 10 months ago Read More
  • Epazote herb growing in rich soil in a pot in the garden.

    Think Twice Before Planting Epazote In Your Garden. Here's Why

    Epazote is a wonderful, well-loved Mexican herb, but there's a potential drawback for you to consider before you plant it in your garden or yard.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 10 months ago Read More
  • Someone in gloved hands holding out zucchini harvest in their garden.

    This Popular Purple Plant Makes A Great Companion For Your Zucchini

    If you're looking for a companion plant for the zucchini in your vegetable garden, there's a popular purple option that could have real benefits.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 10 months ago Read More
  • Ants are swarming along the border between a lawn and pavement.

    Naturally Repel Ants From Your Garden By Planting This Fragrant Herb

    Ants (especially certain species) can really take over a garden. Luckily, there's an aromatic herb that might just repel them without any harmful chemicals.

    By Melody Ip 11 months ago Read More
  • An herb garden thrives with a variety of plants that include sage, basil, thyme, oregano, and rosemary.

    Should You Plant Basil And Sage Together In Your Garden?

    Having an herb garden is such a delight, and it makes sense to grow similar herbs together as companion plants. But when it comes to basil and sage, should you?

    By Lauren Krystaf 11 months ago Read More
  • A basil plant is growing in a narrow outdoor planter.

    Never Grow Your Basil Plants Next To This Common Garden Vegetable

    Whenever you're planting your yearly vegetable garden, companion planting might be on your mind. But don't ever grow basil plants near this common vegetable.

    By Melody Ip 12 months ago Read More
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