As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

No matter what kind of garden you tend, weeds are likely one of your more frustrating challenges. However, there are a number of practices you can incorporate in your bag of tricks to keep weeds under ...

As a long-term advocate for organic growing, time and time again I come up across the same misconceptions about organic pest control and what it really involves. These myths can easily get in the way ...

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Cucumber beetle is a damaging pest that can transmit bacterial wilt while feeding. While many gardeners use pesticides for control, there are several non-chemical options available. Cucumber beetle is ...

You should never throw potato peels away. These food scraps are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium—so they can work real wonders in the garden. In fact ...

One of the first questions new gardeners ask is, “How do I keep bugs out of my garden?” Well, you don’t. Insects have refined senses and many can fly long distances, so keeping insects out of a garden ...

Q: I have read often about the “running bamboo” — its roots spread underground, therefore hard to eliminate. Is this true of other plantings? I have several Rose of Sharon trees — just lovely. Well ...

Too many plants, too little time? A lot of unnecessary effort can be weeded out with some time- and energy-saving shortcuts, from plant selection to better tools. "I realized one day that I was ...

Answer: You are not the only one with a goathead problem this season. I have received several pleas this month for extra information about these persistent and painful weeds. Stepping on a goathead ...