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  • A man picking baby tomatoes to place in a basket

    The Organic Fertilizer That Can Be Used To Give Your Tomatoes A Boost

    Looking for an easy-to-use, organic fertilizer for your tomatoes? This nitrogen-rich option could be just the thing, but there are some rules to follow.

    By Baylee Bunce 1 hour ago Read More
  • person picking homegrown cherry tomatoes

    Start A Vegetable Garden Quickly With Easy-To-Assemble Beds

    These metal beds from Amazon come with everything you need (nut, bolts, and wrench) for quick and easy assembly. Here are some plants you can grow inside them.

    By Sophie Pell 5 hours ago Read More
  • A gardener adding some tomato plants into a veggie patch using a small hand trowel

    Grow A Versatile Vegetable Garden With A Useful Find From Amazon

    This economic Amazon find will help you grow a variety of herbs and vegetables in your garden. Here's why it's such a good buy, and how to make the most of it.

    By Annette Hird 7 hours ago Read More
  • A person harvesting large, ripe tomatoes in a garden

    Ditch The DIYs: This Highly-Rated Tomato Fertilizer On Amazon Is Worth Trying

    To grow healthy tomato plants, it's essential to provide nutrients that may be lacking in the soil. Amazon reviewers are raving about this fertilizer product.

    By Erica Puisis 23 hours ago Read More
  • Various red and yellow tomatoes on the vine.

    Red Vs Yellow Tomatoes: What's The Difference And Which Is Better?

    Tomatoes come in a variety of rainbow colors, but there is a difference between red and yellow that might encourage you to try something new next seaon.

    By Heather Ayer 1 day ago Read More
  • Rue freshly cut from the garden

    The Ancient Herb Gardeners Rarely Grow Anymore

    This ancient herb once appeared in Roman kitchens and medicinal gardens, but modern growers may value it more for its blooms, resilience, and butterfly appeal.

    By Katy Willis 2 days ago Read More
  • A gardener is holding several leafy greens, including beets, radishes and cooking greens

    13 Leafy Greens You Can Harvest All Summer Long (And 2 You'll Only Pick Once)

    As the name suggests, "cut and come again" vegetables can be harvested multiple times in a growing season. The opposite are the ones you grow and pick once.

    By Ellen Douglas 6 days ago Read More
  • Fresh Leafy Greens Growing in Wooden Garden Planter

    Not Coffee Grounds: The Kitchen Scrap You Could Be Using For Thriving Leafy Greens

    While coffee grounds contain some nitrogen, this kitchen scrap also has phosphorus and potassium, making it a well-rounded natural fertilizer.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 7 days ago Read More
  • A black gnat on a leaf

    Not Hydrogen Peroxide: Get Rid Of Gnats From Your Leafy Greens With A Kitchen Staple

    Skip the harsh stuff and reach for a tangy pantry staple instead. This simple trick can help send pesky gnats packing before they hitch a ride indoors.

    By Annette Hird 7 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a person squatting down in a garden with their hands full of garden soil

    Repel Tiny Garden Worms With A Simple But Overlooked Solution

    Root-knot nematodes are parasitic organisms that feed on plant roots. Beyond growing companion plants, there's another way to try and reduce nematode numbers.

    By Nancy Schaffer 8 days ago Read More
  • A happy gardener looking after tomato plants in the garden

    Growing Seasons Are Getting Longer: Here's What It Means For Gardeners

    A longer growing season isn't all good or bad. Find out the biggest perks to take advantage of, and the potential pitfalls to watch for in your garden.

    By Annette Hird 8 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of sunlit tomatoes on the vine

    Not Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap That Makes A Fantastic Tomato Fertilizer

    Coffee grounds can help with soil structure, as well as improve drainage, but this fellow kitchen scrap can provide more nutrients, especially potassium (K).

    By Selena Ivette Rodriguez 10 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a yellow and black spray bottle is spraying clear liquid onto lettuce planted in soil.

    The Common Mistake To Avoid When Using Liquid Fertilizer On Your Leafy Greens

    Since leafy greens are heavy feeders that require a lot of water, liquid fertilizer is a practical solution — but applying to the foliage is a mistake.

    By Melody Ip 10 days ago Read More
  • A gardener inspects tomato plants which have developed leaves and flowers

    The Real Reason Your Tomato Plant Is Growing But Not Producing Fruit

    Tomato plants not producing fruit can be due to a myriad of different reasons, but one of the most common involves the weather in your area.

    By Andrea Crowley-Hughes 12 days ago Read More
  • 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 13 days 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 13 days 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 14 days 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 14 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 14 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 days ago Read More
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