Looking For Winter Hardy Outdoor Plants for Container Gardening/Potted PlantsIf potted will it stay small? Any other idea's? I don't want your typical shrub bush our Christmas tree but I want some green for the porch and sidewalks.
I live in the northeast section of the USA. The plants will be on my porch so I'm [...]

What could be eating my green bean leaves and what organic ways can I use to combat the problem?Here in California, growing season has already started. My green bean sprouts are a few inches tall, and already something is eating holes into the leaves. I never see any insects on the plants (do they only [...]

What’s the difference between green waste and brown waste for my compost?Please give me examples of each.
I never put put / bones or animal waste in my compost, but I read alot about green waste and brown waste and they seem the same – what's the difference?

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I have little green bugs on the leaves of my green pepper plants, is that bad?I recently noticed that there’s a lot of little green bugs on the leaves, are they bad for the plant and future produce? What should I do to get rid of them if they’re bad?
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How do you turn a bad garden good?I have this patch of dirt in my backyard meant for gardening, however it is an awful place to garden (for now at least). The dirt in unfertile, there are weeds everywhere, and it’s the most popular rabbit hangout spot. Help!!!! what do i do!!!
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Does putting paper and mulch on a garden work if it’s soaking wet? will it cause rot that will kill my plants?I’m putting blank newspaper and mulch on my veggie garden, but the ground is soaking wet. Is it ok to do this? Or will it cause rot, etc, or attract insects that [...]

Cool Gadget on My Wishlist – Easy Bloom Plant SensorMy husband is a member of the North American Gardening Club and they sent him info about this nifty little thing.  It’s pretty high tech, yet at the same time, simple.  We all want to know what the best plants are for our houses and gardens.  [...]

How do I go about making a rockery in my garden?I want it in the corner and about 3 ft by 4 ft. What plants can I use? I also have some small garden ornaments but don’t know where to place them.

Home Made Bug Spray – Home Vegetable Garden
Got potato bugs in your garden? Aphids? Cabbage worms?  Caterpillars, flies, pests, parasites, or slugs of any kind?  No problem. Your solution is here.  Cheap, easy, and homeade, using 3 ingredients: soap, hot peppers, and water.
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How can I attract more toads to my garden?I have found toads are very helpful in my backyard garden- they eat ants and slugs, and I think even caterpillars. I want to attract more toads to my garden- and get them to stay?
How can i make my garden more toad-friendly?