Chives

This one is certainly recommendable, especially if you are growing chives in a pot. Drop a handful of crushed eggshells around the roots, these will… Read More »Do Chives Like Eggshells?

Harvest 3 to 4 times during the first year. In subsequent years, cut plants back monthly. The chive plant will flower in late spring or… Read More »How Often Can Chives Be Harvested?

Chives generally need a lot of water, but when kept outdoors, rain is usually sufficient. Both in pots and in garden beds, make sure the… Read More »Do Chives Like Lots Of Water?

Chives Keep the Bad Bugs Away Along with attracting the good bugs, chives also help to repel some of the unwanted insects that may be… Read More »Do Chives Attract Pests?

Chives Attract Beneficial Insects One reason that chives make such a good companion plant is that the blossoms attract pollinators and other good for the… Read More »Do Chives Attract Animals?

Chives repel garden pests Plant chives or green onions around the edges of your garden to deter critters like aphids, Japanese beetles, caterpillars, and other… Read More »What Do Chives Help In The Garden?

As soon as a flower bud appears at the tip of the chive, the stem starts to go woody. Nip off the buds, to ensure… Read More »Can You Eat Woody Chives?

Chives deter aphids, mites, and Japanese beetles, as well as rabbits — a more significant garden pest. Sort of “the original” for bug repelling, with… Read More »Do Chives Attract Bugs?

Chives. Another fabulous companion herb for tomatoes, chives not only help the tomato’s taste, but they also season tomato dishes just wonderfully. Since Chives are… Read More »Can You Plant Chives Near Tomatoes?

Chives produce 6″ to 12″ clumps of grass-like leaves that can be clipped and added to salads, stews and other dishes. Though chives prefer full… Read More »Can Chives Be Grown In Shade?