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A great way to prepare for the growing season is to carefully map out your garden spaces, whether you plan to tend a large vegetable patch or a tiny planter on your patio. Visualizing these places is key to ensuring each plant has enough space and sun. When it comes to mapping, the tried and true method is with pencil, paper and ruler. However, if you’re the type of person who enjoys creating diagrams and recording information on a screen, there are a few gardening apps and websites that may

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me if roses are a pain in the butt to keep alive, I’d be sleeping on a mountain of cash. My answer is that it doesn’t have to be difficult (though it can be). There are two key elements to making your life easier while still enjoying beautiful blossoms. The first way to ensure that you won’t be laboring in the garden all day long is by selecting the right plant for your space. We have a guide to help you with th

Even if worms make you squirm, the benefit that these squishy invertebrates have on gardens is undeniable. Worm waste, or “castings,” are incredibly rich in vitamins and nutrients that help plants thrive. You can harness the soil production capabilities of worms to create a rich nutrient supplement for plants through a process known as “vermicomposting.” Starting your own “worm bin” for vermicompost is relatively inexpensive, simple and your plants will be thanking you in a matter of months

Anise is a pretty perennial herb, but it can do more for you than add visual interest to your garden. Growing medicinal anise plants and harvesting the seeds means you can add this natural, herbal remedy to both your kitchen and your medicine cabinet. How Is Anise Good for You? Anise, or aniseed, comes from the plant known as Pimpinella anisum. It is native to the Middle East, grows to about two feet (61 cm.) tall, and produces clusters of small white flowers. This shoul