There may not be any crops growing in your vegetable garden during the winter, but that does not mean you can't take steps in ...

If your budget’s tighter in the new year, some of these events are free. Here’s a roundup of garden and plant activities in ...

However, taking proactive steps to avoid potential pest problems is a much-preferred way to have a flourishing pest-free vegetable garden. Companion planting is a fantastic method to protect your ...

This is key to getting your vegetable garden ready for spring and replenishing ... sow green manure of mustard seed or clover. This will keep free-ranging weed growth at bay and give you a ...

If you need a low-growing, formal hedge to edge the beds in an ornamental vegetable garden or a short hedge ... Keep the area free of weeds to eliminate competition for water and nutrients.

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