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While it may seem like all insects are pests, some are more friend than foe to your garden. How can these beneficial insects help you? Here are 5 whose charming habits you might enjoy…

1. Ladybugs

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Healthy soil is important to a successful and thriving garden. The soil we plant our seeds and plants in can determine how strong our flowers and vegetables will grow.

When working in the garden, there are five different types of soil you can work with, and erosion...

Besides looking beautiful, a garden can do wonders for the health and wellness of the gardener. When you get your hands in the dirt, it can actually help improve health challenges from which many people suffer. Keep reading to learn how gardening can improve your wellbeing and...

When you work hard in your garden, it is rewarding to look at everything growing from the ground, but every now and then you might see intruders you didn’t plant. Weeds are often nuisances that must be taken care of immediately.  

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If you are not planning to grow cool season veggies, the best thing you can do for your garden is to grow a cover crop.

Cover crops feed the soil by being tilled under once properly matured. While growing, cover crops...