Chili peppers have been cultivated by the Indigenous populations of Central and South America for thousands of years. Today, ...

Trap crops are plants that attract pests away from a crop or ornamental plant because they ... Here are a few trap crops to plant with peppers: Hot cherry peppers are planted as a trap crop ...

The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement. How Co ...

Every spring, the students and staff at the Mendocino College Horticulture Department offer the most comprehensive plant sale ...

The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in ...

Help save the Earth by replacing half your lawn and/or non-native plants with native species, even in containers, plus a list ...

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) are perennial herbs belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. Both ...

Cedar and redwood are naturally rot-resistant and hold up well outdoors, but even pressure-treated pine can work if you’re growing ornamental plants (just avoid ... Cocktail herbs, leafy greens, ...

Flowers aren’t just ornamental ... it a good addition near tomatoes, peppers, and beans,” says Funk. It can not only survive, but actually thrive in hot and dry conditions once it’s well ...