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  • A vining flowering plant grows up the front wall of a brick home.

    Easily DIY A Simple Garden Trellis For Thriving Flowers, Vines, And Veggies

    Need a trellis for those bean seedlings or jasmine saplings you just planted? DIY a sturdy, affordable garden trellis in no time with these easy instructions.

    By Patti Kaz 2 months ago Read More
  • Freshly cut herbs and pruners

    A Gorgeous Fast-Growing Perennial Herb Deserves To Be In Your Cutting Garden

    The striking flowers of this beautiful plant bloom from summer through fall. The foliage and flowers are both edible, plus they look incredible in cut bouquets.

    By Brandy Eaklor 2 months ago Read More
  • small white seeds loosely sprinkled in rows over prepared soil

    17 Vegetables You Can Plant In Your Garden Just By Sprinkling The Seeds

    Although it's rewarding, planting a garden can be a lot of work. Save some yourself some time and effort by easily adding a few of these seeds to your soil.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Tomatoes affected by blight grow on the bush.

    The Simple Tomato Gardening Tip You Need To Help Stop Blight Before It Starts

    Tomato blight is one of the most common problems with growing tomatoes, causing dark spots on the leaves, stems, and fruit. Here's how to help to prevent it.

    By Ashley Ndebele 2 months ago Read More
  • A close up of ripe and unripe tomatoes hanging from the vine. The image captures the vibrant colors and healthy growth of the tomatoes.

    Why Fermenting Tomato Seeds Is A Great Idea For A Successful Harvest

    Ever tried to plant tomato seeds fresh out of the fruit? They likely failed. That's because you're missing a vital step in your tomato seed preparation process.

    By Ashley Ndebele 2 months ago Read More
  • Gloved hand planting basil in garden bed

    8 Herbs And Veggies You Should Never Plant Near Basil In Your Garden

    While basil is an excellent companion plant for tomatoes, sweet peppers, and parsley, it shouldn't be paired with these other vegetables and herbs.

    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago Read More
  • An older bearded man picks lots of ripe tomatoes in a garden.

    How To Know When It's Too Late To Prune Tomato Plants

    Despite being among the easiest plants to grow in a home garden, tomatoes have many rules—such as a pruning deadline. Here's how to tell if it's too late.

    By Lindsay Donaldson 2 months ago Read More
  • Large orange pumpkins on the vine in a pumpkin patch with low sun in the sky

    Neglecting This Gardening Task May Be Seriously Hurting Your Pumpkin Crop

    Improve your pumpkin crop in the fall by ensuring that your plant's vines and roots are not damaged due to forgetting about this one essential gardening task.

    By R. A. Fletcher 2 months ago Read More
  • Three potato towers in front of a raised garden bed

    9 Best Potato Varieties To Maximize Your Vertical Garden Harvest

    For a greater potato yield in your vertical garden, choose varieties that will grow tubers along their underground stems. These will make the best use of space.

    By R. A. Fletcher 2 months ago Read More
  • Person using long-handled yellow pruners on tree without leaves.

    How To Preserve Juicy Fruit When Pruning A Meyer Lemon Tree

    Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production. Here's when and how to prune them.

    By Meg Jernigan 2 months ago Read More
  • A young woman wearing a hat and flannel holds a young plant while in a greenhouse.

    How This Beautiful, Fragrant Flower Can Hack Your Garden Vegetables Into Growing

    When growing a thriving vegetable garden, we can use all of the help that we can get! Teaming up with this well-known flower can give your harvest a boost.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 months ago Read More
  • herd of six deer, all does, looking across a meadow from a forest with large trees and ferns

    Deer-Resistant Plants Are Hardy Against A Little Nibble—but Not All

    Deer-resistant plants are ones these animals dislike in general, but in times of hunger they're still susceptible to an occasional nibble here and there.

    By R. A. Fletcher 2 months ago Read More
  • Unripe green tomatoes on the vine with dried leaves in garden setting.

    The Last-Ditch Method To Try That Can Turn Your Green Tomato Plants Red

    When the first winter frost is on the horizon, but you still have loads of green tomatoes, there's one trick you can try to save your harvest.

    By Ashley Ndebele 2 months ago Read More
  • Hummingbird flying from tree branch

    Plant A Low-Maintenance Potted Herb To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard

    Attracting hummingbirds with plants and flowers is a worthwhile pastime for any gardener. This one potted herb is a hummingbird favorite and edible to boot.

    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago Read More
  • Person reaching for a red tomato in a cluster of green tomatoes surrounded by green foliage.

    Enhance Your Garden Tomatoes With A Fresh-Smelling, Flowering Companion

    Tomato plants aren't particularly difficult to grow, but choosing the right companions can help. This herbaceous perennial flower is a go-to for good reasons.

    By Meg Jernigan 2 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of boy harvesting vegetables in the snow

    The Self-Seeding Vegetable You Should Plant In September To Harvest All Winter

    This lesser-known gourmet green is one of the few vegetables that can persist in the garden through multiple frosts without losing its flavor.

    By Katie Flannery 2 months ago Read More
  • Vegetable garden in the fall on a foggy morning

    The Vegetable You Should Be Planting In September For Healthy Soil Next Spring

    These plants are fall superheroes — not only are they edible, but they improve the soil over the fall and winter by fixing nitrogen from the air.

    By Barb Hudson 2 months ago Read More
  • Rosemary plants growing in a raised garden bed with other plants and flowering shrubs.

    Should You Divide Your Rosemary Plants? What Every Gardener Needs To Know

    Your rosemary plant is getting leggy and taking over the garden. Dividing could be the answer, but first you need to know if woody shrubs enjoy the practice.

    By Jack Vatsal 2 months ago Read More
  • scenic view of trees and mountains in the Mediterranean

    The Classic Mediterranean Fruit Tree You Can Grow In Sandy Soil

    This Mediterranean tree is low maintenance, requiring sunshine and free-draining soil, and can typically provide you with delicious fruits twice a year.

    By Charlotte D. Miller 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman holding up herb plant and smelling it

    9 Herbs You Can Plant In The Garden By Hand-Sprinkling The Seeds

    Plenty of herbs are easy to grow, and in these cases, even easier to plant. Simply till the soil, sprinkle in some seeds, and add another layer of dirt.

    By Krystal Orwig 2 months ago Read More
  • A bunch of mature tomatoes growing on a plant in a greenhouse.

    The Bathroom Essential You Can Use To Hand-Pollinate Your Struggling Tomato Plants

    Your towering tomato plants full of pretty yellow flowers are refusing to produce any fruit. The solution may be sitting beside the sink in your bathroom.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 2 months ago Read More
  • Gardening in sandy-loamy soil

    Delicious Fruit Trees That Grow Well In Sandy Soil

    Having sandy soil in the yard doesn't mean you can't have an orchard full of trees bearing delicious fruit. You just have to plant the right trees.

    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago Read More
  • Fresh cucumbers growing in a garden on the vine.

    The Fast-Growing Cucumber Variety You Should Plant For A Tasty Harvest In No Time

    If you want to grow your own cucumbers quickly, try planting this variety — it matures in under two months. Here are the best practices for growing it.

    By Ashley Ndebele 2 months ago Read More
  • Stawberry plant in container with fresh fruit

    How To Keep Potted Strawberry Plants Alive For Next Season

    Strawberries are perennial plants that return each year, but they require more protection from the cold when they grow in pots. Learn what to do for winter.

    By Lou Siday 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a rosemary plant

    The Best Way To Prune Rosemary For An Endless Harvest

    Pruning your rosemary plant will ensure it produces new growth, resists disease and remains healthy and strong for years and years to come.

    By Katie Flannery 2 months ago Read More
  • Man picking ripe fruit from tree in yard

    13 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees You Can Grow From Seed

    Some of these fast-growing trees produce sweet, colorful fruits, while others may have a more bitter yield that has other great uses in your yard.

    By Sakshi Khaitan 2 months ago Read More
  • Gardener holding freshly harvested sweet potatoes

    The Best Way To Grow Sweet Potatoes In Containers For Year-Round Harvests

    If you're worried you don't have enough space to grow sweet potatoes outside, try this container method that lets you produce vegetables indoors.

    By Magdalena Becker 2 months ago Read More
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