Mushroom compost is made from spent mushroom farming substrate. It's now widely available, and there are lots of reasons you should use it on your veggie patch.
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If you love cantaloupe, you'll be happy to know you can grow it yourself for fresh fruit at home. Here's are some of the common varieties to choose from.
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Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.
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Hot afternoon sun can make gardening tricky, but some plants thrive in these conditions and turn west-facing yards into colorful, productive spaces.
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Edible gardening is fun and useful, and Marta Stewart has the tips, on everything from when to use stakes to companion planting, to ensure yours is successful.
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Bright veins and vibrant foliage make this perennial herb a standout in container gardens, adding color and fresh flavor to small growing spaces.
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Believe it or not, you don't have to plant garlic in the ground to be rewarded with a handsome harvest. Learn to grow garlic in containers, indoors or outdoors.
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This fruit tree blooms for two to three weeks in spring and will attract plenty of birds that love nectar, whether they're local or migrating.
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Knowing when to prune fruit bushes can be challenging. Doing it at the wrong time of year may mean the difference between a pitiful harvest and a bountiful one.
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It's good to get a jumpstart on your gardening, and we have a list of vegetables to start growing that you'll want to dust off your green thumb for.
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Carrots grow better with the right neighbors. From chives to tomatoes to marigolds, these companion plants can drive away pests and help soil conditions.
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You'll have the best luck if you garden in a warmer climate, but many plants can be grown outdoors for spices derived from their bark, seeds, roots, and fruits.
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This popular type of melon takes 70 to 90 days to mature from seed, making spring the ideal time to get started for a summer harvest. Here’s what to know.
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Fast-growing greens can turn a windowsill into a mini harvest in just weeks. These tiny plants pack surprising flavor, color, and nutrition into a small space.
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You need to care for your indoor clove tree to ensure flavor and fragrance. This means getting everything from planting to fertilizing to watering just right.
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March is the ideal time to start this herb indoors, since by the time it’s ready to transplant, your outdoor garden will be warm and ready.
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Rosemary does more than flavor your meals — it helps your garden flourish. From blueberries to plums, these juicy, sweet fruits grow beautifully by its side.
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Before they provide summertime benefits like shade, these trees will attract an array of colorful birds to your yard by offering the buds they like to eat.
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If you're looking for an easy way to grow your own salads, try choosing these lettuce varieties, which are all known to do super well in pots.
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Fresh blueberries don't require acres of space. A compact bush can live on a sunny patio and still fill a bowl with berries each summer, even in city spaces.
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Typical varieties of sweet potatoes require lots of space for their vines, but there are some varieties you can grow indoors if you're in a cooler climate.
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Thrift stores are full of plates and coffee mugs, and if you're willing to get creative, you can turn them into a gorgeous and functional hanging herb garden.
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Limited space doesn't mean giving up fresh veggies. Some compact varieties deliver full flavor while fitting neatly into even the smallest container garden.
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Rosemary is known for drawing pollinators to the garden. Double its power when you plant it next to this other herb for guaranteed visits from birds and bees.
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Strawberry plants are typically considered low-maintenance; however, they sometimes struggle with basic functions and need a helping hand from their gardener.
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Early spring may feel like a risky time to start planting, but some hardier species can handle the last bit of cold. These perennials are good options.
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Mint multiplies fast, but there’s a smarter way to keep it coming. While there are different methods, one easy trick reigns supreme for endless fresh mint.
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