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

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

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

Sweet and juicy tomatoes are easier to grow than you may think if you carefully choose where to plant them in the garden.

Aphids can quickly damage tomato plants – learn the signs of an infestation and the simple steps to protect your precious crop all season long.

Want a more flavorful and bountiful basil harvest? Companion plants are your key to unlocking the best in your basil. Here ...

Easy to grow and easy to love, mint is among the most common perennial herbs. Whether you grow peppermint, spearmint, ...

Flies are aggravating pests in the garden that slip into your home. There are plants with odors that flies avoid. Learn more ...

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, ...

If only we could garden without the insects, what a great place ... If you think you have a marigold, tomato, juniper or other plant with spider mites, thump a suspect twig or leaf over a sheet of ...

June marks the peak flowering season for roses. Whether they’re climbing up walls and trellises or flourishing in borders and ...

"It's not too late to start now. I was at a garden centre the other day, and they had loads of vegetables for sale. These ...