Peppers are a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden, and a key ingredient in a wide range of delicious dishes. Whether it's a delicate salad or a spicy soup, it's a good idea to grow peppers of ...

Companion planting is a term with multiple meanings. Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes. In fruit and vegetable gardens, we select companion plants ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing a thriving garden requires a significant amount of time, effort, and care, but there are a few ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing one plant to assist a different plant as part of a community of plants. Fruits, vegetables and herbs can be more productive and resilient when each plant ...

As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are well underway. One gardening technique that many gardeners ...

Q: How does companion planting work? A: Companion planting has been around for a long time, so most of the early evidence was anecdotal in nature. Eventually, companion planting was scientifically ...

Planting the right companions in your garden can repel pests, control weeds, enrich the soil, and more. Companion planting means growing two or more different plants in close proximity for a specific ...