How To Prune A Pear Tree For A Thriving Plant & Abundant Harvest
The way you prune a pear tree, and the time you do it, can significantly impact both the health of the tree and the amount of fruit you can expect to enjoy.
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What NPK Fertilizer Really Means (And How To Know If It's Right For Your Yard And Garden)
NPK fertilizers are on every garden store's shelves, and they're often essential for plants' health. But what does NPK stand for and when should you use it?
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How To Make 2025's Purple Plant Trend Work In Your Fall Garden
This purple plant has antioxidant properties that deter pests while attracting helpful pollinators. Plant it for a vibrant garden this fall.
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The Easy Way To Tell If The Apples In Your Tree Are Ripe And Ready To Pick
If your apples start developing a rich color, you may think you can just grab one and eat it; however, this is not the right way to tell if it's ripe.
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The Downside To Planting Cabbage Next To Basil That You Should Consider
Basil and cabbage are wonderful companion plants -- but that doesn't mean they grow well with each other. Here's what to consider before growing these together.
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Why You Need To Not Skip The Mulch On Your Garlic This Fall (And How To Use It)
Generally speaking, garlic is easy to grow, but for a more substantial and healthier yield, there are some steps you cannot skip out on, such as using mulch.
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The Clear Sign That Your Green Bean Plants Are Ready To Harvest
So many factors determine when a bean is ready to harvest, from sowing dates to unpredictable cultivar traits. This easy test cuts through all the confusion.
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16 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Growing Basil
Growing basil indoors or outdoors can be tricky, but avoiding these common mistakes can keep your plants healthy, lush, and flavorful all season long.
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The Mineral-Rich Herb You Should Think Twice About Before Adding To Your Garden
Some plants offer more than just beauty. This herb can improve garden soil quality and repel pests, but there are other factors to consider before planting it.
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Why Some Fresh Cucumbers Need To Be Burped Before You Eat Them
If you've been told to burp your cucumbers before eating them, we promise it's not a joke. There are reasons this is helpful and ways to avoid needing it.
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The Tropical Tree That Thrives With Indoor Containers And Bears Plenty Of Fruit
Tired of the usual houseplants like monstera and ficus? Put your energy into growing a tropical tree that looks great and will give you fruit to munch on.
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The Fascinating Way You Can Use Gourds For Home Decor
If you're growing gourds in your garden and are tired of gourd curry, try your hand at turning these veggies into home decor instead, using molds to shape them.
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Are Tomato Spirals Worth Buying Versus Traditional Cages?
If you love growing tomatoes, you might have struggled with the bulkiness of those tomato cages, so you might be wondering if tomato spirals are a better option
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Too Many Plastic Containers? Repurpose Them Into A Thriving Indoor Herb Garden
Those excess plastic containers that are slightly stained or missing a lid make an ideal container for growing herbs indoors with easy steps.
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11 Fruits And Vegetables To Plant In September
Just because it's September doesn't mean it's too late to plant some fruits and vegetables, either for a fall harvest or an early harvest next spring.
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The Easy Way To Encourage Fruits On Your Tomato Plant To Turn Red
As we creep near the end of the growing season, you may notice the tomatoes on your plants aren't ripening. Here's how to give them the nudge they need.
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How To Grow Arugula In The Fall For A Full Harvest Before Winter Hits
Make your own salads this fall and winter with a fresh garden harvest when you plant easy-to-grow arugula and watch it sprout in a matter of days.
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The Citrusy Tropical Tree That Will Thrive With Little Maintenance
If you garden in the tropics, finding plants that can survive the heat and humidity is challenging. Thankfully, this attractive herbaceous shrub loves both.
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9 Herbs You Should Always Prune In The Fall
Sometimes plants need a little help between seasons to prepare for upcoming cold weather. Prune these herbs in the fall for healthy spring growth.
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A Fast-Growing Alternative To Lettuce Begging To Be In Your Garden
Lettuce can take up to 80 days to be ready to harvest after seeding. This fast-growing alternative can be harvested in as little as half that time.
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The Best Way To Water Strawberry Plants That Helps Prevent Disease
Did you know that soil can carry bacteria and fungi that can infect your strawberry plants? This is one reason you should ditch the hose when watering.
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The Best Time Of Year To Plant Perennial Catmint In The Garden
Perennial catmint has many benefits for the garden: it's hardy, looks pretty, attracts pollinators, and smells nice. Know when to plant it for best success.
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The Hardy Vegetable You Should Plant This Fall
As fall arrives, gardeners have many opportunities to plant delicious crops. Here is one cold-hardy vegetable to consider planting ahead of the first frost.
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The Best Way To Harvest Seeds From Your Sunflower Plant
Whether you're harvesting sunflower seeds for a tasty snack or saving them to plant next year, you'll need to do it properly to ensure success.
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The Popular Herb You Can Still Plant In Fall (And The Best Way To Do It)
Gardeners in warmer regions might be interested to know that there's one popular herb that can be planted in the fall, but it can also be grown in pots indoors.
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Your Lime Tree Isn't Getting Enough Pollination: Here's How To Fix It
If your lime tree isn't producing as much fruit as you would like, it's probably not getting adequate pollination, but there is a way you can fix this.
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The 16 Best Vegetables To Plant In September, Based On Gardening Zones
September signals the arrival of fall, but it's also a great time to plant certain vegetables. The ideal crops to plant depend on your gardening zone.
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