The right grass seed makes all the difference when cultivating and maintaining your lawn, whether you do it yourself or hire a service. But if you’ve ever tried to pick the right grass seed yourself, you could have been overwhelmed with the options and unsure of how to choose among them. To find the right …
Basil’s title as “King of Herbs” comes from long centuries of herb domination. In ancient times it was used to embalm corpses before the mummification process; it was believed to have magical healing powers, and the Greeks even believed that it could cure a dragon’s bite. Even in modern times, basil’s uses and benefits might …
When you pick vegetables straight from your own garden, they taste better. There’s just something about a freshly picked stalk of broccoli or string bean that satisfies the palate more than store-bought produce. Fortunately, you don’t need to work too hard to have broccoli readily available. The plant is easy to grow and doesn’t take …
Question: Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? The age-old question that has stoked as much fiery rhetoric as the chicken-or-egg debate. My answer: Does it matter? I just call them delicious. And honestly, there’s a much more important question: How do you grow tomatoes? With helpful tomato growing tips, an everything-you-need-to-know guide to tomatoes, …
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What’s up doc? An endless supply of delicious, crunchy carrots is not just for cartoon bunnies anymore. Using this all-encompassing guide, you can learn how to grow your own carrots–and keep growing them–for years to come. Carrots are a delicious, nutritious, versatile veggie. They have beneficial vitamins and minerals, including biotin, potassium, vitamin A, K1, and …
There’s nothing like fresh herbs to make your recipes pop, and even if you don’t cook, herbs are a fragrant addition to your garden. Cilantro (also known as coriander or Chinese parsley) is hardy, easy to grow, and may promote healthy skin and reduce inflammation, among other health benefits, when ingested. It can grow from …
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Planning a landscape is challenging; there is an incredible amount of ground cover, plants, and irrigation techniques to consider. It can become even more complicated if you live in an area that has a difficult climate. Xeriscaping is a popular choice for areas that see very little natural rainfall, but it can be applied to …
There are plenty of people that are fond of the idea of having their own little green corner at home. If you don’t have a big yard or a generous garden, that doesn’t mean that you’re not allowed to enjoy the perks and the satisfaction of growing your own plants. Granted, some plants are less …
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Who doesn’t love garlic? Between its incredible taste, versatility, and health benefits, it is undeniably a superfood. If there is any problem with garlic, it is that it always leaves us wanting MORE. That problem, though, can now be a thing of the past. This tutorial will show you how to grow an endless supply …
Lettuce has been cultivated for thousands of years as supplemental food stuff and has become a staple in most cultures as the perfect leafy green to serve alongside favorite main dishes. Although you may have heard from time to time it truly has no nutritional value, you can most definitely ignore this advice as all …