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  • A fruiting tomato vine growing in a red wire cage in a garden.

    Why There's Simply No Need For Tomato Cages Anymore

    Tomato cages are a go-to tool for tomato vine support for many gardeners. However, these cheap, often flimsy structures may be more trouble than they're worth.

    By Chloe O'Donnell 2 hours ago Read More
  • A woman wearing a blue apron plants thyme in a brown plastic nursery pot.

    Add One Simple Ingredient To Your Soil For Thriving Thyme

    Thyme has tasty leaves, flowers that attract bees, and a lovely aroma. It likes dry soil, so add this easy-to-get product to its growing medium for good health.

    By Kristina Hicks-Hamblin 6 hours ago Read More
  • A person watering withered tomato plants with a yellow scoop

    The Clever Watering Method That'll Help Tomatoes Ripen Faster

    You don't necessarily have to wait a full 6 weeks for ripe tomatoes. Try this watering technique to get them to mature more quickly for harvesting.

    By Nina Phillips 8 hours ago Read More
  • person harvesting pepper plants

    Not Basil: The Summer-Blooming Herb That Pollinators Love & Gives You Thriving Pepper Plants

    Trust us: This popular herb will keep your pepper plants very happy with bountiful vegetables. Hint: It's an herb that's often sprinkled on pizza.

    By Megan Newton 20 hours ago Read More
  • Picking lemon balm in the garden

    The Citrusy Herb You Should Grow If You Like Lemon Balm

    This herb is often overlooked in favor of other options, but it can be a great addition to your garden, both for its culinary uses and aesthetic value.

    By Katy Willis 1 day ago Read More
  • A large snail rests on a green leaf in a garden.

    Sick Of Fighting Snails In The Garden? Grow These Summer-Blooming Herbs They Won't Touch

    If you're losing the battle with snails, it may be time to take a more aggressive approach and plant borders of herbs that repel them. But which herbs are best?

    By Sakshi Khaitan 1 day ago Read More
  • Trimming sage in the garden

    This Herb With Flowers Adds Visual Interest To Landscapes

    Herbs might primarily be grown due to their usefulness in the kitchen, but this variety of a common herb puts on a show both before and while it's flowering.

    By Katy Willis 2 days ago Read More
  • A person using a large green water can to water some basil plants growing in a container on a balcony

    Not Traditional Basil: The Beautiful Herb With Flowers That'll Give You The Same Taste

    What if you didn't have to choose between an herb garden and a flower bed? This cultivar has the spicy, aromatic leaves you love plus stunning ruby blooms.

    By Annette Hird 2 days ago Read More
  • A woman tending to hostas in a garden bed with other plants

    Don't Let This Pretty Pairing Fool You: The Companion Plant For Hostas That Can Lead To Disease

    While these two plants might look good together, their vastly different care needs will make it nearly impossible to thrive in the same garden bed.

    By Katharine Hansen 3 days ago Read More
  • Person adding to scraps compost pile

    Not Potato Or Banana Peels: The Kitchen Scrap You Didn't Know You Could Add To Compost

    Balance is key to a healthy compost pile. There are certain items you should never put in a heap, but this fruit scrap isn't one of them so don't toss it away.

    By Suzanne Bonnett 3 days ago Read More
  • A person fertilizing heads of lettuce in a garden

    When To Apply Fertilizer To Grow Thriving Leafy Greens

    While most leafy greens aren't very hungry for nutrients, adding a fertilizer at the correct time during their growing process can help bolster your crop/

    By Nancy Schaffer 3 days ago Read More
  • A spicebush swallowtail interacts with another butterfly on a patch of damp ground.

    Not Milkweed: Plant This Bush With Berries And Flowers That Butterflies Love

    Tired of milkweed? This native shrub attracts a dozen butterfly and moth species. It has prolific spring blooms, tasty (to larvae) leaves, and red fall berries.

    By Ellen Douglas 3 days ago Read More
  • A gardener plants tomato seedlings next to tall stakes in a newly prepared bed.

    Why These Leafy Greens Are The Key To Thriving And Healthy Tomato Plants

    Every gardener who plants tomato seedlings does so in the hopes of a huge harvest. Increase your chances by planting these leafy greens alongside your vines.

    By R. A. Fletcher 3 days ago Read More
  • Raspberry plants bearing fruit.

    Double Your Raspberry Bush With This Propagation Technique

    Expand your summer berry patch for free. Discover the step-by-step method to easily multiply your favorite raspberry plant using simple backyard division.

    By Katharine Hansen 3 days ago Read More
  • Hand dripping a liquid over a small plant in a field with natural light

    Use This Healthy Kitchen Scrap Instead Of Coffee Grounds For DIY Fertilizer

    Coffee grounds provide soil with structure; however, there are other options when it comes to plant nutrition. This kitchen scrap is abundant in most homes.

    By R. A. Fletcher 4 days ago Read More
  • Dirty hands harvesting garlic

    Not Garlic: The Companion Plant To Add To Garden Beds For Thriving Leafy Greens

    This companion plant serves as a rich living mulch for your leafy greens, boosting soil nutrients while retaining moisture and blocking weeds.

    By Katy Willis 4 days ago Read More
  • Women attending to herbs in backyard garden

    Do You Need To Worry About Cyclosporiasis With Homegrown Produce?

    The cyclosporiasis illness is caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite that contaminates food and water. And homegrown produce can be at risk.

    By Taylor Freitas 5 days ago Read More
  • person holding red pepper in garden

    12 Weird Heirloom Peppers You've Never Heard Of But Should Definitely Grow

    Big Ag doesn't grow these interesting peppers, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. These heirloom peppers make sizzlingly unusual additions to home gardens.

    By Katy Willis 6 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of person watering outdoor strawberry plants with an aqua blue container

    How Long Does It Take To Grow Strawberries From Seed To Harvest?

    Strawberries are perennials, and the second year will be unlike the first. Here's the gardening reality about strawberry harvests when you grow them from seed.

    By Lisa Davis 7 days ago Read More
  • 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 7 days 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 7 days 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 8 days 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 8 days 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 11 days ago Read More
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