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  • A person harvesting cherry tomatoes from a plant

    10 Types Of Tomato That Flourish When Grown In Hanging Baskets

    Why settle for ornamental plants in hanging baskets when you an plant these tomato varieties instead? An alternative that's both functional and decorative.

    By Masie O'Toole 4 hours ago Read More
  • Woman hand-picking slugs off lettuces in a raised garden bed

    Not Copper Nor Egg Shells: Distract Slugs From Veggies With This Summer-Blooming Herb

    Repelling slugs from your garden isn't always easy. But you can plant an easy-to-care-for herb to help keep these pests away from your vegetable plants.

    By Megan Newton 6 hours ago Read More
  • A person fertilizing tomato plants with bone meal

    Not Bone Meal — Another Natural Material That's A Fantastic Tomato Fertilizer

    To help tomatoes grow, they need the right nutrients in their soil. This natural fertilizer can help you achieve a proper NPK ratio, specifically for nitrogen.

    By Aleem Ahmad 18 hours ago Read More
  • Newly planted tomato plant in a tomato cage in a home garden

    Have You Been Using The Wrong Type Of Tomato Cage?

    Using the wrong tomato cage can stunt plant growth, invite disease, and reduce your harvest. Here's how to choose the best support for your specific variety.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 day ago Read More
  • tomatoes ripening on the vine

    Not Coffee Grounds, Not Banana Peels: Fertilize Tomatoes With A Tea You Can DIY

    A nutrient-rich homemade garden brew offers tomato plants more than many popular DIY fertilizer ideas, helping support healthy growth all season long.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 2 days ago Read More
  • A gardener working in the summer herb garden

    Don't Pinch Back This Summer-Blooming Herb If You Want More Bees In The Garden

    Its leaves are a tasty addition to your favorite dishes, but think about the bees, too. Letting this herb do its thing rewards the pollinators and your plate.

    By Annette Hird 3 days ago Read More
  • Three women potting up some herbs in a nursery.

    Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Beautiful, Daisy-Like Herb With Flowers

    Basil and cilantro may be herb garden go-tos, but they're far from your only option. There's a far less boring herb that's delicious with bright yellow blooms.

    By Lisa Davis 4 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing a light green sweater places herbs, potted in small terracotta pots, on a windowsill.

    The Fragrant & Flavorful Herb You Should Grow If You Like Basil

    This annual from the mint family can be used as a basil substitute, and comes in two varieties: green leaves or red leaves. It's also featured in Asian cuisine.

    By Melody Ip 4 days ago Read More
  • A woman scratches her arm after getting a mosquito bite

    How To Repel Mosquitos With An Overlooked Summer-Blooming Herb

    Summer comes with lots of joys, but nobody likes the swarms of buzzing mosquitoes. Enjoy the blooms of this citrusy herb while naturally banishing bugs.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 6 days ago Read More
  • A person picking ripe red peppers from a bushy plant

    Should You Prune Pepper Plants In July?

    One common pepper-growing habit can do more harm than good during the summer, especially when rising temperatures begin stressing your plants.

    By Baylee Bunce 6 days ago Read More
  • A gardener holding some freshly cut stems of cilantro

    The Potent Herb You Should Plant If You Like Cilantro

    This aromatic herb sounds like cilantro and is similar in taste, but it's not even related. Its leaves are long and serrated, and it grows as a rosette.

    By Annette Hird 7 days ago Read More
  • Two slugs on a lettuce plant with holes in it

    Not Copper Not Coffee Grounds: The Sun-Loving Herb With Flowers That Helps Keep Slugs Away

    Little pom-pom flowers belie a pungent plant below. You might like to put this fragrant herb on your dinner plate, but slugs and snails will stay far, far away.

    By R. A. Fletcher 7 days ago Read More
  • Gardener installing a solar light in a rock garden

    Not Basil: The Hardy Herb That Thrives In A Rock Garden

    For a rock garden, you'll want herb varieties that can thrive in well-drained soil. This herb certainly does, and is drought-tolerant once established.

    By Annette Hird 7 days ago Read More
  • Gardener picking strawberries in the garden

    Strawberries Flowering But No Fruit? These 12 Things Are Probably To Blame

    If your strawberries are producing blooms but they are not transitioning to fruit, you may have some sneaky pest problems or nutrient deficiencies at play.

    By Katy Willis 7 days ago Read More
  • Smiling man walking through a garden carrying a tray full of garden produce

    Get A Better Vegetable Patch With This Sunny Annual Flower

    Growing this sunny flower as a companion plant won't only help attract beneficial bugs to your veggie patch, but it will also act as bait, aka a trap crop.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 8 days ago Read More
  • A woman cultivating a raised bed herb garden

    Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Bold, Red Herb With Flowers That'll Look Great In Your Garden

    Hardy, low-maintenance, and incredibly easy to propagate, this spinach substitute will serve as a colorful contrast to the other greens in your garden bed.

    By Baylee Bunce 8 days ago Read More
  • A person planting tomato seedlings in a freshly dug-over garden bed.

    Not Basil: The Summer-Blooming Herb That's A Great Tomato Companion Plant

    Basil flowers attract bees in drones, but there's another herb that's a great friend of the tomato, bringing in lots of pollinators and repelling common pests.

    By Megan Newton 9 days ago Read More
  • A bird in a blueberry bush with its beak open

    How To Protect Small Shrubs & Trees With An Amazon Find That Keeps Pests Out

    If you're looking for a way to protect the growth on your fruiting trees and shrubs, this simple Amazon product could provide an easy solution.

    By Annette Hird 9 days ago Read More
  • Garden gloved hands holding garlic heads

    Why July May Be The Best Time To Harvest Garlic In Your Garden

    Garlic is fairly easy to grow and from start to finish takes only about 10 months. By the time July rolls around, your garlic is ready to harvest.

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 10 days ago Read More
  • A hummingbird perches on a twig in a garden.

    Not Coneflower: The Easy-To-Grow Purple Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist

    Coneflowers are a go-to for hummingbird gardens, but they're not your only option. Consider this surprising onion cousin with abundant, nectar-filled blooms.

    By Megan Newton 10 days ago Read More
  • Tomatoes hanging from the vine

    Not Coffee Grounds Nor Banana Peels: The Kitchen Staple That's A Great Tomato Fertilizer

    Tomatoes are notoriously nutrient-hungry plants, but this common breakfast staple could provide just the boost they need to thrive in your garden.

    By Tyler Palicia 10 days ago Read More
  • Bee on a strawberry flower

    The Perfect Companion Flower To Attract Pollinators To Strawberries

    Growing bigger, better-shaped strawberries starts with better pollination. One easy-to-grow companion plant can help bring beneficial visitors to your garden.

    By Katy Willis 10 days ago Read More
  • Gardener with tomato plants with flowers on

    Tomato Plants Not Fruiting? These 13 Things Are The Reason

    From the moment you plant your tomatoes, you begin looking forward to those tasty harvests, but there are a number of reasons why your plant isn't producing.

    By Katy Willis 11 days ago Read More
  • A woman and man are tending to sun-loving plants

    Not Basil: The Popular, Sweet-Smelling Herb That Pollinators Love

    If you're looking to attract pollinators to your garden, this well-known, fragrant, and easy-to-grow herb is one of the best picks for the job.

    By Ellen Douglas 11 days ago Read More
  • A gardener in a hot summer garden holds pruners in one hand and wipes sweat off his forehead.

    11 Herbs You Should Be Pruning In July

    Even the hardiest herbs can be finicky with their pruning schedules. Knowing which herbs to prune in the heat of summer can ensure the best, tastiest harvest.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 12 days ago Read More
  • Young blueberry bush plants waiting to get placed in the soil

    Planting Blueberries At The Right Time Is Essential: Here Are Your Spring Tips

    Blueberries can be planted during multiple points in the year, but if you want a summer harvest, follow these tips for the best spring timing.

    By Lou Siday 13 days ago Read More
  • A woman digs in a garden bed with a trowel before planting a ground cover species.

    Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Herb With Flowers That Makes A Gorgeous Light Blue Ground Cover

    While many herbs have scent and flowers, they're not all suitable as ground covers. This woody Mediterranean herb sprawls across the driest, sunniest spots.

    By Ellen Douglas 13 days ago Read More
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