If you're trying to protect your potatoes or fruit trees, this flavorful root vegetable has a smell that pests can't stand. Plant it nearby to ward them off.
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It's definitely not too late to get your summer garden going in June. These veggies are perfect for planting at the beginning of the season.
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For many perennials, the long, warm days of June is the perfect time to plant. These plants will thrive in warm soils and return to share their beauty yearly.
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Do your herbs die almost as soon as you bring them home? This simple watering method will help to keep them healthy and ready to use for much longer.
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Composting is a good way to get rid of yard waste and kitchen scraps, but not everything belongs in your pile. Avoid adding these items to prevent problems.
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If file cabinet drawers can be upcycled into planters, why not turn a whole cabinet into a raised bed? It's do-able with just a metal drill bit and some soil.
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You certainly don't need lots of garden space to grow tasty tomatoes. If you have a sunny spot in your yard or balcony, this compact cultivar might be perfect.
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If you're looking for big tomato flavor, but you don't have a large space for a row of toms, this compact cultivar produces loads of slicing fruits quickly.
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Covered porches can sometimes be difficult for container plants, but one fragrant trailing herb handles shady conditions surprisingly well in pots.
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Garden soil seems like it would work in planters but it can actually be harmful to your plants. For container gardening, it's best to use potting soil.
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This shrub is the perfect addition to a pollinator garden thanks to its early-season blooms, bird-attracting fruits, and easy-growing nature.
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Tomato plants thrive with the right mulch, and one budget-friendly option sitting in your yard can help improve soil and retain moisture naturally.
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A vegetable garden is a great to have, but that doesn't mean all of your crops should be grown from seed. Here are the ones simply not worth starting as seeds.
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Feel like flexing your green thumb a little this year? Our master gardener shares their favorite underrated herbs that are easy to grow and hold great flavors.
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Lettuce has some great companion plants, and they can benefit your harvest and keep your lettuce healthy. Try this other veggie side-by-side with lettuce.
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Sprouting legumes like lentils is an easy way to enjoy edible gardening in your kitchen. Just make sure to follow the proper steps to avoid food illnesses.
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As long as you live in USDA zones 3 to 7 and follow routine maintenance tasks, this citrusy herb will reliably return to your garden season after season.
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While tomatoes have plenty of potential companion plants that they will grow well with, this other edible option is best kept in a separate garden bed.
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Did you know you can screen your backyard from prying eyes using shrubs and even trees? It's a bonus if you grow a living fence that produces delicious fruit.
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Getting basil to grow isn't difficult, but allowing it to thrive is another story. This gardener seems to have cracked the code to achieving tall, lush plants.
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Summer recipes call for big, red, juicy tomatoes. But amid this year's scarcities and price hikes, tomato lovers may have to take matters into their own hands.
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With edible fruit, scented blossoms, and a capacity to attract birds and butterflies, this tree is a great option if you also want natural privacy in the yard.
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We love a robust ground cover, but not those that are invasive and will take over your entire yard. You're better off avoiding this one from the allium family.
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While June-bearing strawberries are great if you want a large, yearly harvest, this lesser-known variety produces smaller fruits multiple times each summer.
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Thanks to its strong, refreshing scent, this fast-growing herb can act as a form of natural pest control that will ward off pesky cabbage flies.
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There are plenty of reasons to attract beautiful birds to your garden, so make them feel more welcome with this simple hack that will keep them full.
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Starting a garden from scratch can be daunting: Set yourself up for flourishing success by ascertaining what your soil needs, what to plant where, and more.
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