Vegetable gardeners are always looking for ways to boost production, and one of those ways is to fertilize the garden soil. Sometimes fertilizer is applied in amounts well above what is necessary for ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

Vegetable gardens tend to look a little faded and tired during these hot humid days. It's been a tough season with heavy rains followed by extreme heat. Good soil drainage was a major key this year ...

With September here, those longing to try their hand at vegetable gardening next year may be under the impression they still have plenty of time ahead of them before needing to do much garden-wise.

Question. I understand mulch should be used in the vegetable garden to conserve water and help plants grow. What type of mulch is best? Answer. Perhaps there is no best mulch as successful gardeners ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Strawberry tree is a moniker attached to two arboreal species. One of them (Arbutus unedo) is a popular ornamental tree prized for its domed canopy and ...

Laura in Glen Burnie, Maryland writes: “My elderly father’s house has shrubs planted all the way across the front; Japanese yew, azaleas and some Knock Out roses (which he mulched with wood chips that ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Dreaming of a garden but short on outdoor space? Or perhaps you’re tired of battling unpredictable weather and pesky garden ...