Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

Planting peas next to carrots cultivates many benefits. "Peas are a nitrogen-fixing plant, and they naturally enrich the soil—making them an excellent companion for carrots, which prefer loose, ...

Garden optimism runs high, but spring rewards strategy more than enthusiasm. As indoor planting season ramps up in March, ...

Cold frames can help make it easier for plants and vegetables to grow in the late winter and early spring.

"The seeds are tiny and can be planted directly into the garden soil or in a shallow container," says Jentz. "Cover them with a fine layer of soil and water in well. Lettuce prefers rich garden soil ...

Expert gardener Craig Wilson has offered an insight into the best flowers, shrubs, and crops to plant in March for a flourishing summer garden.

March is here, which means the majority of winter is in the rearview mirror. It also means spring flowers are starting to ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Just because summer is coming to an end, it doesn’t mean your veggie and herb garden has to as well. Let's start with herbs. Many can grow through spring, summer and fall, but ...

In the fall, you might be tempted to remove the dead plant material, till your garden soil a bit, and put your garden to bed for the winter without another thought. However, you can also grow cover ...

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like wind or hail. Dry beans are susceptible to damage from wind and other ...