The best way to find a disease in your garden is to check on landscaping every few days. For avid gardeners, watering plants everyday by hand is a sure way to find a problem long before it does ...

Ah, the bounty of spring: all the tender new foliage on trees and shrubs, flowers galore and prolific growth in the vegetable garden. We gardeners revel in the abundance the season brings, and just ...

Extended heat or cooler-than-usual temperatures can cause bitter cucumbers. Why do my cucumbers taste bitter? What causes blossom end rot? Find answers to common garden problems and solutions to keep ...

It sure is frustrating when challenges arise in the vegetable garden. They might come in the form of damaging insect pests, unusual disorders that impact a crop’s growth or plant diseases caused by ...

If you want a more sustainable lifestyle, look to your garden for help. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has ...

A rain barrel is an incredibly useful addition to a backyard, especially if you're looking to be more sustainable. It means you don't have to rely on tap water to keep your garden hydrated – which is ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. As a ...

The right garden tools are a gardener’s best friend. On the other hand, wimpy garden tools and gear can be a thorn in your side. The larger the garden plot, the bigger the problems, which means that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're growing tomatoes in your garden, it's a pretty safe bet that you want them to become plump, red, and juicy. You don't want to deal ...