Baking soda can sweeten tomatoes and deter pests, but must be used sparingly to avoid harming plants. A light sprinkle around the base wards off slugs, ants, and aphids, and a diluted spray mix helps ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fresh tomatoes from the garden are a summer staple that can't be duplicated. From the perfect Southern tomato sandwich to the freshest cherry ...

Black spots on tomato leaves are usually caused by fungal diseases like Septoria leaf spot or early blight, which thrive in warm, humid weather and can reduce yields or kill plants if untreated. Treat ...

As the autumn months draw near, there are numerous tasks that need completing - and plenty of jobs require attention in the garden as well. You might not be aware of it, but one thing you may wish to ...

Keeping insects from damaging your garden plants can seem like a daunting task. Whether it’s aphids on tomato plants, squash bugs on zucchini or spider mites on flowers, you can reduce the number of ...

10:26, Fri, Aug 1, 2025 Updated: 10:31, Fri, Aug 1, 2025 Gardeners have been urged to do one simple task to help their plants stay fungi-free. Plant fungus can quickly damage and even kill plants. As ...