Give Spring Bulbs A Smarter Start

There is little so refreshing after winter’s gray eminence as the sight of spring flowers first showing their cheerful faces. If you take a few smart steps now, you’ll be able to meet next spring smiling, too, as you survey a yard brimming with deep purple crocus, taxi-yellow daffodils, pink hyacinths and more. Now is [...]

Six Companion Planting Secrets

1. Companion plants are garden superheroes Companion plants are plants that can benefit neighbor plants just by their proximity. Like green avengers, companion plants can rescue or protect certain other plants from: • Insect pests (POW!) • Critter damage (BAM!) • And even plant diseases (ZAP!) Some companion plants can even boost the flavor of [...]