This vegetable gardening technique can help you prevent pests and keep your plants thriving; here's how to plan a garden ...

It can be tough to keep your yard looking beautiful in a brutal Texas summer. Here's a roundup of 10 of the biggest ...

Key Points Companion planting with herbs and flowers like rosemary, basil, and marigolds naturally repels common pests while ...

There is little risk of becoming overly proud of one’s garden because gardening by its very nature is humbling.” – Joanne R.

Most of the fungal diseases that affect tomatoes are present in the soil, so the first defensive strategy should be to add a ...

Learn which plants are best to grow alongside tomatoes for a stronger crop, including basil, chives, and carrots.

However, do not pull the plants up now, while they are blooming. The tiny flowers parsley produces when it blooms are ...

In the home garden, aphids may be held in check by a number of natural predators, including lady beetles, minute pirate bugs, ...

Vegetable gardening is in full swing in Wilkes County, but there is still time to plant tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers ...

In addition to planting advice (you've got time), this week's garden column tackles several questions about managing pests.

Warm/cool/warm/cool … June weather can be all over the place, from overcast gray “June gloom” drizzles to bright, hot sunny skies. Whether you live along the coast, in the mountains or in the desert, ...

You may have heard that planting basil near your tomatoes can boost flavor or that marigolds help keep pests at bay. That’s ...