Lavender offers some nice color and a delightful scent, but you can make its blooms even better by mixing a common material ...

If you're growing cucumbers in containers or grow bags, don't skip out on this one simple soil addition that'll improve ...

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I often run into people who genuinely don't want to use herbicides and pesticides but as one fellow recently said to me: ...

Care too little for your plants and soil, and they may dry out. Care too much for them, and they'll likely suffocate.

When I attended her biocontrol presentation titled “Rethinking Rose Pest Management,” I discovered that, apparently, true ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Use a watering can if you are doing a soil drench, and water close to the base of each plant. If you spray on the plant ...

If your vegetable garden was submerged during a flood, you’ll need to take extra precautions this growing season to ensure ...

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

Hydrangeas are a fascinating group of perennial plants with some unique quirks that make them a fun addition for the home ...

How often to water tomatoes depends on growing conditions and weather. Here is what you need to know to avoid overwatering ...