Gardening Information

Looking for important plant information for your garden or indoor plants? Maybe you need information on seed starting, soil blocking, or some tips for certain garden tasks? Or perhaps you just need some suggestions around what "not to do" when adding new plants to your garden. In this section, you'll find plenty of tips, and general gardening information.

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Are Butterflies Good or Bad For Vegetable Gardening?

If you are starting a new vegetable garden, it's only natural to wonder about which pests are harmful, and which are beneficial to your new found veggie patch. Butterflies are a bug, that frequent areas with plants that flower or bloom. But are butterflies good or bad for vegetable gardens? Should you keep them away from your new veggie patch? Organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey answers this question.

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What Happens to Plants That Are Kept in The Dark?

Are you thinking of adding a new houseplant to your office space, but typically don't keep the area well lit? Perhaps you want to know what type of artificial light you need to get your plant if the room it's in is too dark? Maybe you just want to know what happens when you leave a plant in a dark room for too long? Find out what happens to plants when they don't get enough light!

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Can Miracle-Gro Be Used in Organic Gardens? Is it Safe and Effective?

When starting your very own organic garden, you may be curious if certain fertilizers are safe to use. Miracle-Gro is a commercially available fertilizer, and you may be asking yourself if this product is safe to use given its popularity. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines if Miracle Gro's products are safe and effective to use when gardening organically.

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11 Organic Gardening Tips to Grow an Incredible Organic Garden

Organic gardening can be a bit tricky, especially for newer gardeners just starting out. That's why having a few tips and tricks up your sleeve over the average gardener can pay dividends. While you can't shortcut a perfect organic garden, you can definitely give yourself a running head start. In this article, organic gardening specialist Logan Hailey outlines her 11 favorite tips to make sure you start off planting on the right foot.

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Are Pill Bugs (Rollie Pollies) Good or Bad For Gardens?

Gardening always comes with challenges. Some of these challenges include various pests, bugs, or other garden nuisances. One of these pests, is the pill bug, also known as the rollie pollie. These little bugs are usually targets of small children to play with in the dirt outdoors. But what happens when you see them in the garden? Are pill bugs good or bad for gardening? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey answers this question.

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What Birds Eat Mosquitoes and How Can I Attract Them to My Garden?

Are you noticing more mosquitoes or other garden bugs hovering around your home garden? Did you know that some birds can act as a natural pest repellent? While there are some animals that benefit your garden, many insects do not. And mosquitoes can make your life miserable during planting season. Find out which birds are good to have around, and how to attract them.

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Botanist vs. Horticulturist: What’s the Difference Between Them?

Thinking of becoming a botanist or a horticulturist, but aren't sure what the difference is between the two? These two areas of study are both rooted in the study of plants, but have some distinct differences. In this article, we look at both disciplines, and what you can expect as you further your knowledge in each of them.

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Xeriscape Landscaping: A Complete Guide to a Drought Tolerant Yard

Are you considering setting up your home with the perfect Xeriscape landscaping design? If you are looking for the perfect landscape ideas to save water around your home, Xeriscaping is one of the best and most popular design types. Find out everything you need to know about this type of design, and what you can expect.

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11 Animals That Can Actually Help Your Garden Grow

Looking for a way to keep pests out of your garden? Did you know there's actually several different types of animals that can help keep garden-destroying pests away from where you plant? In this article, we take a look at eleven different animals that can actually help your garden grow to it's fullest potential.

Neem Oil for Gardens

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Is Neem Oil Safe or Harmful For Organic and Non-Organic Gardens?

Are you starting a garden, either organic or non-organic, and aren't sure if you should use Neem Oil with your plants? Neem oil has many benefits that you can consider, but what does it do when it comes to gardening? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey takes a look at neem oil and if it's safe to use both in traditional gardens, or if you are gardening organically.