Plants
Companion Plants for Basil: What Works and Why
Basil bolts faster than almost any other herb in the summer garden, and once it flowers, the leaves turn bitter…
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Trees
4 Pros And 4 Cons Of Japanese Maple Trees
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is one of the most widely planted ornamental trees in the world, and for good reason.…
Trees
4 Pros And 4 Cons Of Bradford Pear Trees
Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford') is a deciduous tree that reached near-ubiquity in American neighborhoods between the 1970s and 1990s.…
Trees
5 Pros And 4 Cons Of Magnolia Trees
Few trees stop traffic in spring the way a magnolia does. The genus Magnoliaceae contains some of the most primitive…
Plants
Companion Plants for Peppers: What Works and Why
Peppers are a magnet for aphids and thrips from the moment they go in the ground, and a plant this…
Gardens
25 Cottage-Style Gravel Garden Ideas
Gravel and cottage gardens might seem like opposites, yet they belong together. A gravel mulch keeps roots cool, suppresses weeds,…
Gardens
30 Vegetable Garden Ideas for a Productive Plot
There is nothing quite like walking out the back door and picking dinner. A vegetable garden turns a patch of…
Gardens
30 Flower Bed Ideas to Brighten Any Yard
A well-planted flower bed is the quickest way to turn a flat, green yard into a garden. It is where…
Gardens
30 Patio Garden Ideas for Outdoor Living
A patio is where the house spills out into the garden. The spot you eat breakfast in summer, gather around…
Gardens
30 Backyard Garden Ideas to Reimagine Your Space
Your backyard is the one room of the house with a sky for a ceiling, and yet it is so…
Gardens
30 Container Garden Ideas for Pots and Planters
A pot is the most democratic way to garden. No soil, no border, no yard at all. Just a container,…
Gardens
30 Cottage Garden Ideas for a Romantic Look
There is something about a cottage garden that makes you slow down. Roses tumble over the doorway, bees work the…