It all starts with choosing the right sucker. The one you want is usually just below the first flower cluster. That’s because this particular sucker is in a strong position on the plant and tends to ...

Did you get off to a late start? No worries, there are still so many things you can plant in July for a summer garden.

I’m amazed by my peonies. It still blows my mind that such a massive, frilly blossom comes from a bud roughly the size of a ...

Watering tomatoes isn't rocket science, but there are a few sneaky mistakes that could end up causing your plants stress.

If you’re growing tomatoes (whether it’s your first year or your fiftieth), you’ve probably noticed that as the season ...

Is your landscaping behind the times? It might be time for a refresh if you've got any of the landscaping trends on this list ...

Remember this one rule: bury deep and cover well! When we’re composting in place (also called composting in situ), we’re cutting out the middleman and putting the plant material straight into the ...

As the soil gets drier, the water in the olla will start seeping through the micropores. 6. Ollas prevent soil compaction. Because we’re directing the water deeper underground, we are not compacting ...

Gardening comes with a lot of anecdotal wisdom, and not all of it works. However, one bit of gardening advice that’s proven to work time and again is to plant tomatoes on their side in a trench or ...

The root system occupies the top 2 feet of soil so watering regularly is more beneficial than the occasional deep soak. Irrigate several times a week – particularly with young, newly settled plants – ...

Yes! You can grow these beauties indoors. If you’ve never tasted a fresh Meyer lemon, you truly don’t know what you’re missing! Meyer lemons are sweeter than average lemons and make the most amazing ...