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  • tomatoes on the vine

    The Easy Tip For Pruning Tomato Plants Like A Pro

    Growing your own tomatoes is surprisingly easy, but you still need to master a few techniques. One of the most important is pruning. Here's the easy way.

    By Jennifer Magid 10 hours ago Read More
  • Strawberries grow on a plant

    Grow Bigger Strawberry Plants With This Easy Pruning Tip

    If you're looking to grow strawberries this summer, use this one simple pruning tip. It will give you a bigger bounty of plump, juicy fruits.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 1 day ago Read More
  • Ripe watermelons in the field.

    Make Watermelon Grow Sweeter By Switching To This Fertilizer Once Fruit Appears

    Watermelon is always a delicious treat, but it can be even sweeter if you use the right fertilizer when it starts to bear fruit. Here's what you should know.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 2 days ago Read More
  • A bunch of onions in the field.

    Onion Fertilizers Could Be Sabotaging Your Bulb's Shelf Life

    If your onion bulbs are prone to rot and pest damage in storage, the culprit could be your fertilizers. Here's how these nutrients could be sabotaging you.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 8 days ago Read More
  • Chili peppers growing on a branch in a field.

    Growing Spicier Peppers Is Easy With This Gardening Tip

    If you want your peppers to be spicier, all you need to do is make this easy shift to your gardening routine to bring out extra heat.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 9 days ago Read More
  • Cabbage growing with holey leaves

    The Garden Pest That's Causing Mysterious Holes In Your Cabbage And How To Stop It For Good

    If you go to the trouble of planting your own cabbage, you don't want to see it eaten by this garden pest. Here's how to stop it from ruining your efforts.

    By Amara Michelle 13 days ago Read More
  • Basil plants growing

    Grow The Healthiest Basil With These 14 Tips

    From choosing the right spot to how to harvest healthy leaves, we asked the experts their best tips for growing basil indoors and outdoors all season long,

    By Sara Klimek 21 days ago Read More
  • A hand dropping some fertilizer on a strawberry plant.

    Does Fertilizer Ever Go Bad? Here's What To Consider

    If you like to buy your fertilizer in bulk, you might be worried about it going bad before you have time to fully use it. Here's what to know.

    By Tim Forster 22 days ago Read More
  • Different chili peppers

    The Low-Maintenance Pepper Variety That Gardeners Turn To Year After Year

    If you want to add some tasty, homegrown spice to your dishes, try growing this Bolivian pepper. It's sturdy, yields plentiful fruit, and is easy to harvest.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 24 days ago Read More
  • Zucchini growing in a garden

    These 7 Companion Plants Will Help Your Zucchini Grow Bigger Than Ever

    If you're gearing up to start your garden and zucchini is on your mind, here are some plants that will help you have an even better harvest.

    By Becki Robins 1 month ago Read More
  • Fresh potato peels.

    2 Ways To Use Potato Peels In Your Garden For Better Soil

    Potato peels are as versatile as the delicious starch they protect, and not just as snacks. They're also incredible fuel for your garden.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 1 month ago Read More
  • Tomatoes on a vine with water droplets on them.

    Protect Your Tomatoes From Heat Waves With This Simple Tip

    High temperatures can damage your tomatoes before you even realize what hit them. Keep them a bit safer from the sun by trying this simple tip.

    By Jennifer Magid 1 month ago Read More
  • ripe tomatoes growing in a garden

    A Garden Tomato Can Go From Perfect To Ruined Overnight If You Ignore This

    If you're growing tomatoes in your garden, you might want to harvest them at this point to prevent them from possibly being ruined on the vine.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 1 month ago Read More
  • Shiny red tomatoes in a garden.

    The Key To Thriving Tomato Plants Is Hiding In Your Bathroom Cabinet (But There's A Catch)

    Tomato plants giving you trouble? If the leaves are looking yellow or pale, and you suspect your soil might be lacking in magnesium, this could save the day.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 1 month ago Read More
  • A close up of an adult and child working in a vegetable garden.

    The 6 Best Vegetables For Beginner Gardeners To Grow

    If you want to enter your gardening era and start growing some produce yourself, our experts have helped us to decide which veggies are the best for beginners.

    By Lauren Summers 1 month ago Read More
  • A large garden with plenty of tomatoes growing

    Why Growing Multiple Tomato Varieties Together Can Backfire

    If you're planning on starting a tomato garden, you may not want to plant a bunch of different varieties at random. Here's why it can backfire.

    By Macy Sandel 1 month ago Read More
  • Cucumbers sit in a basket in a garden

    Planting This Next To Your Cucumbers Will Give You A Way Healthier Harvest

    If you're thinking about growing cucumbers in your garden this summer, plant this common vine alongside them to ensure a healthy, robust harvest.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 1 month ago Read More
  • zucchini plants with yellow blossoms

    These Beautiful Flowers Will Help Your Zucchini Grow Bigger Than Ever

    Zucchini is a great vegetable to grow in your garden, but sometimes it needs a little help. This stunning flower is surprisingly effective.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand picking a pear from a tree.

    Neighborhood Fruit Tree Etiquette: How To Pick Produce Without Making Enemies

    If you've ever run into an awkward tiff between neighbors about picking fruit from someone else's tree, here's what to know about the laws of the situation.

    By Tim Forster 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman picking ripe tomatoes in a greenhouse.

    Can't Get Your Garden Tomatoes To Ripen? This Could Be Why

    If you grow your own garden tomatoes, you may have had troubles getting them to ripen properly. This common cause could be your culprit.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 2 months ago Read More
  • Carrots in the ground

    How To Prevent Ground Ivy From Taking Over Your Vegetable Garden

    Ground ivy, much like mint, can rapidly take over your vegetable garden if you let it spread. Here's how you can stop it before it's too late.

    By Macy Sandel 2 months ago Read More
  • close-up of herbs growing in ceramic pots

    Old Curtain Rods Are The Key To Creating The Cutest Indoor Herb Garden

    Don't have enough space on or near your kitchen windowsill for an herb garden? Here's how to DIY one with curtain rods to maximize your vertical space.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 2 months ago Read More
  • Frost on the leaves of plants in a raised garden bed.

    Is There Any Way To Protect Your Vegetable Garden From A Sudden Overnight Freeze?

    Hearing there may be a sudden frost or freeze after you've painstakingly planted your garden can be a great cause for concern. Can you save your plants?

    By Betsy Parks 2 months ago Read More
  • Hands holding a freshly-picked tomato.

    The Sturdy Tomato Variety Gardeners Turn To Year After Year

    When you’re searching for the best tomato plant options for your garden, consider this particular cultivar that all other tomatoes are compared to.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 2 months ago Read More
  • A tomato plant growing

    Why Growing Tomatoes Directly In A Bag Of Potting Soil Is Actually A Brilliant Idea

    Planting tomatoes directly in a bag of potting soil is a simple container gardening hack that’s ideal for small spaces and beginner gardeners.

    By Craig Mattson 2 months ago Read More
  • A dying tomato plant with leaves that are slowly turning yellow and have dark spots.

    Here's Why Your Tomato Plant's Leaves Turned Yellow (And How To Fix It)

    Seeing yellow leaves on your tomato plants? There are lots of different issues that can cause yellowing leaves. Here's how to identify and fix the problem.

    By Macy Sandel 2 months ago Read More
  • Person pulling strips of aluminum foil off the roll.

    Got A Little Extra Kitchen Foil? Make Your Vegetable Garden A Safe Haven For Hummingbirds

    Besides being a sight to see, hummingbirds can be a boon to your vegetable garden. If you have a feeder to attract them, use foil to keep it safe from the sun.

    By Crystal Antonace 2 months ago Read More
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