Niki Jabbour's Blog, page 46
April 23, 2021
Companion plants for peppers: 12 science-backed choices for healthy, high-yielding plants
While old-fashioned companion planting techniques relied more on folklore than science, modern methods... READ MORE »
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April 20, 2021
Raised garden bed materials: Rot-resistant wood, steel, bricks, and other options to build a garden
You’ve chosen the perfect spot that gets at least eight to 10 hours of sun a day. Now you need to... READ MORE »
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April 14, 2021
Growing carrots in containers: An easy way to grow carrots anywhere!
You don’t need a garden to grow carrots! This popular root vegetable is easy to grow in containers,... READ MORE »
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April 9, 2021
How to harvest chives from the garden
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are among the most popular herbs for home gardeners to grow.... READ MORE »
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April 6, 2021
Blue hosta varieties for the perennial garden
Hostas are shade garden foliage staples. And while at a glance, they may all look pretty similar,... READ MORE »
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March 29, 2021
Round zucchini: A growing guide from seed to harvest
Zucchini is one of the most popular vegetables grown in home gardens because it’s easy, productive,... READ MORE »
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March 26, 2021
Benefits of raised garden beds: Grow a healthy vegetable garden anywhere
The first two raised beds in my backyard were built to neaten up a lumpy, in-ground veggie patch.... READ MORE »
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March 24, 2021
Cucumber plant spacing for high yields in gardens and pots
Cucumbers are among the most popular crops for home gardeners. They’re easy to grow and just a handful... READ MORE »
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March 23, 2021
Foraging habitat for pollinators: What to plant in sun and shade
With so much information available about the vital importance of pollinators to our food chain and... READ MORE »
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March 17, 2021
The best time to plant trees in a home garden: spring versus fall
There are so many benefits to planting trees in a home landscape. They add year-round beauty to your property (and boost its value!), provide habitat and food for wildlife, and clean the air. But a newly planted tree needs time to establish a root system and settle into its new site. Therefore when you plant [&hellip
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