Peppers and tomatoes are part of the nightshade family and have similar needs for light, water, and nutrients in the ...

Weed out bad garden myths on the best way to ripen green tomatoes, what to plant near black walnut trees, and more.

1. Do water deeply at the base of the plant. 2. Do not sprinkle water over the top of your plants. 3. Do mulch around your plants, particularly tomatoes and peppers, leaving space to water deeply at ...

Gardening doesn’t have to just be about planting – it can also be about noticing. Turning wildlife spotting into a game is a ...

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Weeds between patio slabs and driveway cracks can be a constant source of concern for gardeners, popping up out of nowhere ...

Cultivating a green thumb takes patience, seasoned gardeners say. Those who have mastered the craft say it rarely comes ...

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Keep them close at hand by growing one or more in containers on ...

Watering your plants when the weather is warm won't do much good, as the water will evaporate in the heat. When it's cooler, on the other hand, the water has time to sink in and reach the roots of ...

These flowers can even be grown in pots or containers but bloom best in pastures and meadows and can be started from seeds ...

A few springs ago, I was engaged in my daily ritual of observing the garden, walking around to see what was coming up, ready ...

In the garden in May, sow a wildflower patch, plant fruit and vegetable seeds and plug plants, mow the lawn and prepare to ...