"A well-planned vegetable garden isn’t just about growing vegetables; it’s about creating a community where every plant supports each other" - I have been gardening since I was 14 and I noticed a significant role of companion plants for veggies. In this article, you can find companion plants for a vegetable garden. To me it is so helpful - Companion Plants Guide for a Vegetable Garden

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Recently was given a mango tree root with a few leaves on it. I wanted to plant it in a large pot to start but I’m not sure how to properly start it. Is there a certain way to do this besides just putting soil in a pot and planting it? All help appreciated.

I am replacing close to 300 feet of a 25 ft ficus hedge. Should I put in 160 plants of 7 gallon Clusia or 120 plants of 15 gallons? Is it better to have more plants? Will take much longer for the 7 gallon to get to 15-20 ft.

We previously had a 25 ft ficus hedge around my property. I am tired of fighting white fly. Should I buy 160 plants 7 gallon or 120 plants 15 gallons. How much longer will it take for 7 gallon vs 15 gallon to get to 20-25 feet. Is better to have more smaller plants?

I’ve got a balcony that faces north with a small screened section that faces west. I live in a zone 10a. I’ve also got a terrible record at keeping plants alive. Does anyone have suggestions for some plants I could keep out on my balcony to make it a little more welcoming? I’d love to have edible plants or citrus if you think they could survive. Also if anyone has suggestions for resources to look at for how to actually keep plants alive I’d appreciate that too.

I’m not familiar with coco plum for a privacy hedge. I’m down in south Florida but I’m not sure what my zone is. I have about 50 feet along my house I want privacy for and this is looking like a good option. A nursery I called into has them at 4 feet tall, will they grow? To at least 6-8 feet? If so is there a specific species to ask for? Will they bring any particular bugs or critters that might cause harm to kids or pets? Is there anything else to know about coco plum?

Hello, is there anyone doing companion planting for their vegetable garden?
We have seen good harvesting improvement though there is a huge debate in this among scholars.
If you are interested you can check the guide: Companion Planting Guide for a Vegetable Garden

I've got a bunch of small stumps in my new yard. I want to go the epsom salt route to get rid of them. I'm new to gardening and stump removal. I'm seeing "magnesium sulfate" and "magnesium sulfate heptahydrate" used for soil amendment. Should I get one over the other for getting rid of stumps or are they the same thing?

Any way to save or propagate it?

Hey y'all! I've been asked a lot about what to plant as a companion for certain vegetable plants, and I used to think, "Why not just Google it?" But a few months ago, while helping a relative, I realized there isn't a solid resource for companion planting in vegetable gardens—especially one that's clear and organized. The information is all over the place, and even essential details, like planting distances, are missing. That's why I decided to create a complete guide, especially focusing on practical advice.

Best Companion Plants for Vegetable Gardening

I have 5, 6ft clusia hedges planted about 2.5 - 3 feet apart from center as my HOA was rushing me to cover a new HVAC unit immediately... otherwise I woud've given them more space.
Regardless, the landscapers just dug holes, pulled them out of their plastic pots and dropped them in the holes and covered them with the same dirt from holes - no additional soil or anything was used.

For additional context, the soil is definitely very rocky, we've been getting some decent rain, they get sunlight for maybe around half the day and I haven't done any extra watering...

From what I'm reading it sounds like it could be, bugs, soil, over watering OR under watering lol but what are your thoughts?

Lastly, should I get some fertilizer to lay on top and water to soak down in? not sure if that will help but lmk!

Hello, I am wondering if people only read paper books for gardening or also read ebooks? Like PDF books? I am writing on gardening since my childhood and learned everything from my 85 year old grandpa. I will make the ebooks free to check the reaction but as it will take a lot of time to create and organize contents in a form of ebook, I am still confused. Do people really read books on phone or tablet or pc if the content is really helpful and better than most of the available paper books?

In the news, I am seeing Helene is coming... Has anyone here in Florida started taking precautions and plans?

I have made a protection guide: check it: Protect plants from Hurricanes

I started gardening this year in late winter. I’m zone 10b Palm Beach County and have a growing list of trees and plants I’ve acquired. I’m on a corner lot and I’m going to run out of room. My husband thinks I might have a little bit of autism with how deeply I invest in my interests (and some food aversions..hah).

Anyway, he is in school right now and I’m being a supportive wife and going to coffee shops with him while he does homework. And I don’t feel productive while I’m there, and I want to because he is being productive. Maybe I’m feeding off his energy, but I also feel like I’ve been learning so much about gardening in Florida, but most of my information is from Facebook groups and off people’s individual experiences. Florida gardening does not work the same as most states, especially south Florida. And googling, ‘is it ok have something in full sun’ might be ok in other states, but not at all in south Florida.

So I guess I am asking have you seen blogs like this already, and please share them so I can make sure I bring something new to the table? Have any of you blogged before, please tell me about it if you have.

Added a picture of my mystery plant to get noticed. I got it from a lady on Facebook who said it was an edible hibiscus, but it was just a stick with no leaves then. I think it might be Chaya, but I’m not too sure yet. Lmk your thoughts.

I’m in the Ocala/Gainesville area. Any tips on where to get these edible plants? I want to get Florida hardy varieties, I know Lowe’s carries some berries and trees but I don’t trust them to do well locally.

Examples: Pecan tree Peach Plum Goumi berry Cranberry hibiscus

Hey Florida Gardeners!
I've been growing veggies and flowers since I was 14 (really!), and based on my experience, I've put together a list of plants you can grow in October. With fall just beginning, I thought it’d be helpful to share. The list is divided into three sections: North, Central, and South Florida, and includes leafy greens, veggies, root crops, and flowers for each region.I can't fit the full list here, but if you're interested, you can check it out here: What to plant in October in Florida

If sharing the link isn’t allowed, feel free to remove the post! Hey Florida Gardeners!

Will a pickle worm infestation eventually stop? (Central Florida)

So we have two rows of zuchinni that are getting just absolutely destroyed by pickle worms. We’ve tried everything - BT, picking them off by hand, and I even sprayed pyrethrum Friday, which I hate to do.

Walked out today and they’re as bad as ever. Not sure what else to do but keep doing those same things and hope to wait them out?

Which brings me to my question: will they eventually just move on? I would like to keep these plants but if this is going to be an ongoing battle, I’m not sure I see the point.

With the knowledge that this pot may be beyond help, do any of you know what this could possibly be? It’s not touching the actual plants, but is in a layer on top of the soil. There are pumpkins, legumes, rosemary, and lettuce in there if that helps narrow down what this could be.

Saw my banana tree was starting to lean about a month ago so I propped it up.Went out today and the stalk holding the bunch is bent over. The bananas aren't fully formed yet and there are no leaves left on this stalk. What do you think my best course of action might be so that I can salvage the bananas? Think they'll continue to develop or am I out of luck?