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"That's going to be so pretty." Garden expert shares simple hack for flourishing plants in small spaces: 'I love this idea' ...
A s the summer sun intensifies and alfresco meals become a staple, basil (Ocimum basilicum) takes center stage in countless ...
Monoculture (mono=one) is the growing of one plant to yield a single crop whereas polyculture (poly=many) is the growing of many different plants in one area or plot. Typically, for home gardens, no ...
Pest control: The right plants can repel common pests from your tomatoes, either by repelling them altogether, or serving as ...
Expert share everything to plant in the garden in June, plus every single gardening job to tick off during the month.
The pungent aroma of allium plants, specifically garlic ( Allium sativum) and onion ( Allium cepa ), makes them a great ...
No matter the season, companion planting can help your garden thrive. One of the most well-known examples of companion ...
The cabbage moth caterpillar is a common pest in Ireland, and is responsible for severe crop damage - but there is one simple ...
Lavender ( Lavendula spp.) is an herbaceous perennial that’s easy to grow and its blue-purple hues are complementary to roses ...
This guide helps gardeners decide which vegetables, herbs, and flowers to plant with cucumbers—and which to plant elsewhere.
Zinnias are easy flowers and a great companion plant, but they don't mix well with everything in the garden. We explain which ...
One gardener has shared their hack to make gardening even easier for you by using companion planting.