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The Pros and Cons of Floating Row Covers

Floating row covers, a transparent fiber-like blanket used to cover rows and beds of plants, have advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the pros and cons of using floating row covers helps you decide whether the covers are the right addition for your garden. A floating row cover blankets your growing plants, and the thin material allows [...]

Tips For Growing the Best Chili Peppers

Growing peppers can be a tricky endeavor without the right knowledge, but it can also be truly rewarding. There are so many varieties of peppers out there with varying spices that it is easy to find one to suit your culinary needs. There are a few tips to follow, however, that are sure to make [...]

Is Tilling Really the Best Thing for Your Garden?

Soil that is compacted can cause plants to form shallow roots, and it does not absorb water and nutrients well. Tilling soil loosens the soil and allows for better drainage, and it also removes grass and weeds that are present in the soil. Although tilling soil has many benefits, it also has quite a few [...]

Great Beginner Home Garden Plants

When you buy your first home your natural instinct may be to unpack your boxes, set up your security choice alarm and get that garden growing! But don’t act too quickly and make sure you grow what will work best in your climate. Here are a few really easy plants to start with:Herbs: There are [...]