Companion Planting Guide
Companion planting is a common gardening practise, especially when you're working on smaller scales. The idea is that by planting certain things together, you help promote a beneficial relationship between your plants. In some cases, companions grow harmoniously because they do not compete for...
Beyond the Basics: Houseplant Care and Common Issues
Basic houseplant care starts with appropriate light and a consistent and strategic watering schedule. Once mastered, generally, you can be successful with most plants for several months if not years. But just like any living, growing thing, you have to pivot and implement various strategies...
Raised Garden Beds: A Practical Guide
Did you know raised garden beds have been the gardener's companion for hundreds, if not thousands of years? With the first references appearing somewhere around 1000 AD and staying consistent in various dictionaries and compendiums (that's your bit of gardening trivia for the day). It comes as no...
Soil Calculator for Raised Garden Beds
Preparing raised garden beds is thrilling. From concept to construction, it's an exciting process. However, once created, you may feel stumped as to the main ingredient in a garden bed: soil. Running out of soil during the planting season is irritable to say the least. On the other hand, having...