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Not Banana Peels Or Coffee Grounds: Reach Into Your Freezer For The Perfect Compost Addition

Not Banana Peels Or Coffee Grounds: Reach Into Your Freezer For The Perfect Compost Addition

Homemade compost is a great source of cheap, nutrient-rich matter for your plants, and this freezer scrap is ideal for compost pile as it breaks down easily.
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Give Tomatoes A Boost With A Fast-Growing Companion That Also Blocks Out Weeds

Give Tomatoes A Boost With A Fast-Growing Companion That Also Blocks Out Weeds

As a permaculture specialist who loves tomatoes, I'd choose this companion plant over bare soil any day of the week, especially if you're worried about weeds.
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What To Do If You See Large, Bump-Like Mushrooms Growing On Your Trees

What To Do If You See Large, Bump-Like Mushrooms Growing On Your Trees

Spotting a charcoal-like lump on the trunk of a favorite tree is going to cause any gardener distress. What you do about it depends on how severe the issue is.
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Skip Hydrangeas: The Drought-Tolerant Alternative To Add To Your Yard

Skip Hydrangeas: The Drought-Tolerant Alternative To Add To Your Yard

This native shrub features sweet-smelling white flowers, and unlike hydrangeas, it rarely requires watering and won't wilt in a drought. Here's what to know.
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Powdery Mildew Outbreak Hits Georgia Gardens Amid Humid Spring Conditions

Powdery Mildew Outbreak Hits Georgia Gardens Amid Humid Spring Conditions

Gardeners in Georgia are facing a surge in powdery mildew outbreaks following a period of heavy rainfall over Memorial Day weekend, which brought nearly 5 inches of rain. The combination of high humidity and cool, moist nights has created ideal conditions for the fungal disease to thrive. Powdery mildew is commonly affecting woody plants such as crape myrtles, dogwoods, and roses, as well as perennials like verbena and phlox. Vegetables are also at risk, with the disease spreading rapidly in gardens across the region. The Augusta Chronicle reports that the outbreak is particularly severe this year, with some plants showing significant signs of infection.
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The Perennial Flower That Benefits Plants, Boosts Soil, And Feeds Birds

The Perennial Flower That Benefits Plants, Boosts Soil, And Feeds Birds

Cultivating wild plants at home provides more than pretty flowers or foliage. Legumes like this drought-hardy species improve soil and feed visiting critters.
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The Color-Changing Perennial That Deer Can't Stand But Pollinators Flock To

The Color-Changing Perennial That Deer Can't Stand But Pollinators Flock To

These unique flowers, hardy in zones 4 to 8, slowly turn bright pink or purple in the spring, attracting bees and butterflies while deterring deer.
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The Perennial Plant You Should Prune In June For More Showstopping Blooms

The Perennial Plant You Should Prune In June For More Showstopping Blooms

We often think of pruning that is done in winter or early spring, before new buds appear. But a light June trim on this colorful perennial can work wonders.
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Use Old Milk Jugs To DIY Garden Tags On The Cheap

Use Old Milk Jugs To DIY Garden Tags On The Cheap

Is that new green growth a sign of a flourishing garden? Or troublesome weeds? With these easy DIY garden tags, you'll never have to question what you planted.
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Don't Fall For Its Beauty: The Blooming Ground Cover You Don't Want In Your Garden

Don't Fall For Its Beauty: The Blooming Ground Cover You Don't Want In Your Garden

A fast-growing ground cover with vibrant flowers sounds like a great garden addition. However, this particular perennial is aggressive and harms native plants.
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Not Citrus: The Kitchen Scrap You Should Never Add To Compost

Not Citrus: The Kitchen Scrap You Should Never Add To Compost

You know citrus is problematic in composts, but there's another common foodstuff to avoid dropping onto the pile for fear of ruining its delicate balance.
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Don't Let Its Sweet Smell Fool You: The Pretty Herb You Don't Want Near Your Home

Don't Let Its Sweet Smell Fool You: The Pretty Herb You Don't Want Near Your Home

It's important to be discerning when choosing which plants should sit beside your home. Naturally fragrant plants can be risky, especially this one sweet herb.