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We love a good garden gear sale, and the end of summer always brings the prices down on useful garden equipment. It's a great time to buy some nursery bargains, but others may be less valuable than they seem. Here are some deals you should snap up when you see them, and some that you should skip.
Keeping your tomatoes properly hydrated is an essential part of plant care. But watering too much, not enough, or at the wrong intervals, can kill tomato plants. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few tomato watering mistakes to avoid.
Jalapeños are easy to grow and among the most versatile hot peppers, with a warmth that spices up all kinds of summer dishes. To get the best flavor profile from your crop, gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to pick the fruits, experimenting with various phases of development for bold attributes.
Pulling up a cracked, split carrot is always a disappointment. These unsightly cracks often indicate underlying growing issues that you’ll want to avoid during the growing season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains what causes carrot splitting and how to prevent it from happening.
One of the hottest peppers in the world, ghost peppers bring excitement to the edible landscape and the plate. The Indian cultivar represents centuries of foodways making their way to our home garden. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow the easy peppers if you’re up for their sensational heat.
Coneflowers have a lot to offer. They not only add beauty to the garden, but they're also incredibly resilient and have significant ecological value. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to look at some gorgeous and showy coneflower varieties.
Sweet potato vine brings lush leaves and trailing stems to highlight any container arrangement. The easy-care vines, with heart-shaped or deeply lobed leaves, captivate in purple, black, chartreuse, and shades in between. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top varieties to enjoy this summer for a fresh, lasting, and eye-catching potted display.
Garden folklore is filled with home remedies and DIY solutions that promise miraculous results. Banana peels as rose fertilizer is one that refuses to disappear. Gardening expert Madison Moulton examines the science behind this popular garden hack and explains why your roses deserve better nutrition.
Combining flowers with vegetables in the same growing space is a great strategy to maximize garden productivity and visual appeal at the same time. But not all plant partnerships work equally well together. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores whether zinnias and tomatoes make good companions and how to successfully grow them together.
Lettuce is easy to grow in the ground, in raised beds, and in pots, indoors or out. However, the crispy crunch of a fresh leaf is not immune to several pests who may beat us to the goodness. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to scout for and how to stave off common lettuce invaders.
When it comes to tomatoes, texture is just as important as taste. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some tips to help prevent mealy tomatoes.
There are plenty of garden myths out there, and using half-baked homemade formulations are part of that. But some of these remedies do have their benefits when used correctly. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how baking soda could be a viable option.