Growing Peas In Containers: A Guide For Small-Space Gardeners 
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Growing Peas In Containers: A Guide For Small-Space Gardeners 

Back in 2018, when I was living in an apartment, the idea of growing my own vegetables seemed like a distant dream — despite the fact that I was keenly interested in gardening.  One fine day, I discovered the joy of container gardening and decided to try my hand at growing peas in my balcony….

11 Companion Plants For Carrots: Boost Growth & Repel Pests
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11 Companion Plants For Carrots: Boost Growth & Repel Pests

At one point in time, I used to stand in my garden and feel a sense of pride as I admired the vibrant green tops of my carrot patch. Last season, however, was a different story — pests had taken a toll on my harvest.  Disappointed yet determined to turn things in the right direction,…

Spinach Companion Planting – 11 Plants To Grow & 3 To Avoid 

Spinach Companion Planting – 11 Plants To Grow & 3 To Avoid 

Although making plant pairings in your garden is up to you and how you want it, some combinations are just time-proven and have always worked.  I remember when I first heard the concept of plant pairings from my gardening enthusiast uncle, I paired spinach with beets in my backyard and the results were…well…pretty terrible and…

Brussels Sprouts Not Forming Proper Sprouts? Causes and Solutions
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Brussels Sprouts Not Forming Proper Sprouts? Causes and Solutions

The first time I experimented with Brussels sprouts in my garden, I had high hopes for it and would even picture delicious roasted brussel sprouts for dinner while standing over the crop often.  However, sooner or later, the disappointment would come – usually in the form of improperly formed sprouts. I could just never get…

7 Natural Ways to Stop Armyworms from Destroying Your Lawn and Garden

7 Natural Ways to Stop Armyworms from Destroying Your Lawn and Garden

As summer evenings cool down and fall makes its grand entrance, you can almost imagine hearing the rhythmic stomping of little army boots. What’s that sound, you ask? Well, it’s fall armyworm season, and these tiny, hungry troops are on the march. Their mission? To devour your lawn and garden as if they’ve never seen…