If you want to produce your own fruit but don't have enough space outside, consider a small tree that can happily grow indoors like this popular citrus species.
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Mango trees thrive in tropical environments, but if you choose the right variety, you can grow these fruit trees indoors and enjoy delicious home-grown mangoes.
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For some sprawling greenery under your fruit trees, check out these ground covers that specifically pair well with a variety of fruit-bearing trees.
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Sage is widely considered to be a low-maintenance herb that's easy to grow in the ground and in containers, but it does have some basic needs.
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Boost your basil's flavor, help it ward off pests, and improve its access to nutrients by growing this aromatic, flowering plant as a companion.
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This aromatic plant can be a wonderful addition to your outside space, but it's important to understand the risks before growing it in your herb garden.
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Citrus trees often bear more fruit than they can support. Forgetting to thin the fruit in time can compromise the tree's health and your harvest.
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Companion planting helps save space and allows plants to enter mutually beneficial relationships. Pair these herbs together for the best results.
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You're probably familiar with cabbage, but it has a close relative that's easier to grow, matures more quickly, and has fewer pests problems.
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Before you try your hand at growing tomatoes, our in-house master gardener advises this is a trickier plant for beginners to successfully grow than you think.
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If you want to plant a fruit tree in your backyard to grow your own apples or pears, consider whether you'll need more than one for cross pollination.
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For those dreaming of tropical fruits, but don't live in a tropical paradise, there's one fruit you may be able to grow in cooler climates: Bananas!
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Having an indoor fruit tree may sound appealing, but not all fruit trees are suited for growing inside. Here are the ones to avoid and what to grow instead.
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The first step to quickly transforming your yard into an orchard is selecting trees that fruit between one and five years. Here are some great recommendations.
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You may think winter is a quiet time for gardening, but certain tasks cannot wait. For best results, sow these herb seeds indoors in late winter.
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Looking for low-growing plants to fill the space between your pavers? Consider these easy-care thyme varieties that will look beautiful and smell delicious.
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Many companies make a point of highlighting their non-GMO seeds, but what does it mean for the home grower and should it help you decide what to plant?
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There are not a lot of garden plants that you can successfully grow indoors from seed to harvest in a month or so, but lettuce is an exception to that rule.
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Discover the key differences between wild and false strawberries. Learn how to identify each type and why it matters for foraging and gardening.
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HGTV designer Erin Napier doesn't let winter stop her from working in her garden. There are plenty of ways to keep your green thumb active in the cold.
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Learn how to transform empty soup cans into a stylish vertical garden perfect for small yards. Discover an eco-friendly DIY to add greenery to your home.
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Brussels sprouts are often harvested in fall, after a frost or two helps sweeten the vegetables. But you may be able to harvest them during winter.
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Raised garden beds make gardening less of a chore. Consider purchasing your beds from Costco to DIY the perfect setup for your yard and your needs.
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Garlic is a great place to start as a new gardener. First, to raise a successful crop, you must know if hardneck or softneck garlic is best for your climate.
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Is your fruit tree looking sick or bearing bad fruit? Fruit tree diseases are common: Here's how to identify the problem so you can effectively treat your tree.
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Daydreaming of summer harvests? If you're looking for nutritious, frost-hardy plants to fill your garden through winter, these bitter greens won't let you down.
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Retaining walls lend themselves well to use as garden beds. Here are seven ways you can use your retaining wall to create a functional vegetable garden.
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