Too often, someone wants to garden but can't because they simply don't have a yard to grow in. This is especially true if you live in an apartment. But if you have a terrace, balcony or even a window that lets in sunlight, you can instead grow plants in containers. A few pots or baskets could get you started. There are some advantages to using containers. You could move … [Read more...] about Container Gardening So Anyone Can Enjoy Fresh Vegetables
Companion Planting to Eliminate Pests Without Pesticides
Natural ways to control pests are becoming increasingly popular as more gardeners have started to understand the dangers of using traditional insecticides and pesticides. Companion planting is one of the easiest and most effective ways. to combat pests. Certain plant species keep insects and other pests away without affecting the the other plants or beneficial … [Read more...] about Companion Planting to Eliminate Pests Without Pesticides
Organic Pesticides and Recipes for Your Garden
It's not necessary to spend money on commercial products for your garden. They are easy to make with minimal effort. Although you have to purchase the ingredients, it will still be cheaper than buying other products that you buy at the store. You can make organic pesticides that will be just as effective using these recipes and gain the many benefits by going … [Read more...] about Organic Pesticides and Recipes for Your Garden
15 Quick and Easy Gardening Tips and Hacks
There is a lot of work when you decide to start gardening. When you and your family are eating vegetables that come out of your garden, it makes it all worthwhile. There are a lot of very useful tips and hacks that we have discovered that help make gardening easier. Here are 15 gardening tips and hacks that are sure to help. 1. If you have a problem with slugs in your … [Read more...] about 15 Quick and Easy Gardening Tips and Hacks
Tending Your Garden – Tips for Watering and Fertilizing
After you've planned out your garden and finally, got everything in the ground, tending your garden is more important than ever. Your plants need to have plenty of light and water to continue growing. You shouldn't have to do anything about your plants getting enough light if you've designed your plot correctly. Watering Tips Be sure that you deeply soak your plants with … [Read more...] about Tending Your Garden – Tips for Watering and Fertilizing