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Thinking of planting blueberries next to your blackberry plants this season? These two plants do share similar growing conditions, but does that make them good garden companions? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two plants should be planted next to each other or if there are better options in your garden.
Are you thinking about planting tomatoes and radishes in your garden this year, and wonder whether these two plants can be planted together? Saving space in the vegetable garden is always a plus. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will explore the ability of these two plants to cohabitate in the garden.
Do you love the idea of growing your own flowers for creating unique floral arrangements? If you thinking of planting a fall cut-flower garden, this article has the perfect flowers for the job. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about 21 of her favorite fall-blooming flowers, perfect for a fall cut-flower garden.
Tomatoes and squash are garden staples. But do they perform well as companion plants? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if these two popular vegetables should be planted near one another in your garden, or if there are better options.
Are you thinking about planting corn and tomatoes in the garden this season? Have you wondered whether these two plants make good neighbors, or are better off with some space between them? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores the relationship between corn and tomatoes to determine whether they make good companions or not.
Do spinach and cucumbers belong planted together in the garden? Do these two vegetable garden favorites belong next to each other, or is it a bad idea? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at if cucumbers and spinach make good companion plants, or if there are better options for each plant.
Are you thinking about planting a Moon garden but are not sure where to start? A night-blooming garden is a stunning addition to an outdoor living space. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite night-blooming plants that are perfect for a Moon garden.
Are you looking for a Memorial Day weekend garden project? In this article, gardening expert and pollinator plant enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares everything you need to know about building a patriotic pollinator heaven this Memorial Day!
Looking for some vegetables you can direct seed in your garden this May? There are a number of different vegetables you can choose from, so where do you start? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite vegetable varieties to direct seed in the month of May.
Are you looking for some plants that can survive dry climates, and still bring plenty of pollinators to your yard or garden? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite pollinator-friendly plants that can bring plenty of pollinators to your dry climate garden!
Are you growing basil in pots or containers this season? These popular plants can be wonderful container-grown additions to your garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for growing beautiful basil plants in your container garden this season.
Are you thinking of growing peas in pots or containers this season? These popular plants can be grown quite easily as container veggies. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her top tips for growing high producing pea plants in your container garden this season!
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