Raised garden beds are ideal for edible plants, as they keep your harvest organized, prevent over-planting, and deter weeds ...

Drawing in an aroma of lemon and herbs, this flower is sure to bring an enticing scent into your home. Verbena ... companion for that added curb appeal. From drought tolerant plants to shrub ...

Lemon verbena, bee balm and echinacea growing together are a good example of companion planting. Joyce Hill Companion Planting in Your Vegetable Garden (Saturday, April 5). Companion plants provide ...

While roses are typically the main event in a garden, one should never underestimate the importance of a good supporting act. Behold: the companion plant! How to choose a companion plant for your ...

Last week, our discussion centered on how plant selections can improve gardening efficiency. We can expand gardening efficiency further if we include companion planting in the mix. Companion ...

Superbena Whiteout verbena thrives in well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight. To maintain the plant, cut back tired stems and fertilize regularly. Thirty years ago, I started trialing verbenas ...

Start by chopping up around one tablespoon of lemon verbena leaves which will help enhance the lemon flavour of the cake, but Mary says it’s not essential to add this if you can’t get hold of ...

Seed starting and garden planning activities are well under way. One gardening technique that many gardeners incorporate into their gardens is companion planting. What is companion planting?

Salvias and Companions NEW (Friday, March 28): Learn how useful salvias can be in creating water-wise and habitat-friendly gardens. Salvia selection, planting, watering, and pruning will be covered.

Learn the best companion vegetables and what vegetables grow well together for specific plant combinations. Companion planting means growing two or more different plants in close proximity for a ...

I plant a diverse range of plants, including natives for pollinators, and have learned to celebrate native weeds like fleabane. I practice companion planting. I don’t spray pesticides or ...