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These compatible plants will help one another grow. Firina/Getty Images Did you know that companion planting can maximize your gardening space, increase plant growth, and ward off pests? By choosing ...

Grow sweet alyssum to provide nectar for hoverflies, which feed on aphids. Each spring, I grow legions of onions and shallots from seed, and my biggest challenge is keeping them weeded. Last year, I ...

Pumpkins will always grow best when given the ideal environment in which to thrive, and that includes giving them the best companion plants. This guide highlights some of the best vegetables, flowers, ...

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 ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

Q: I planted a 5-gallon Arizona rosewood a year ago against a wall for visual screening. How and when should I prune it? A: This plant can be grown as a shrub or small tree. As a shrub, let it ...