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Eggplants are prolific producers, and supporting their vigorous stems brings advantages for healthy growth and fruiting. To protect the yield and boost quality fruits, garden expert Katheirne Rowe outlines reasons to stake eggplants, which ones benefit, and simple installations to do the job.
Although cucumbers have a reputation for being easy-to-grow and prolific vegetables, insects can still take them down. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about some common cucumber pests and how to deal with them.
Sometimes hoyas need a little help to make them bloom. If you have one of these interesting plants, there are things you can do to facilitate the flowering process. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some valuable tips.
Container-grown eggplants yield diverse fruits for easy enjoyment from the pot to the plate. The pretty fruits on manageable forms suit container culture. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow the nightshades across garden spaces in the ease of a pot.
Cucumbers, with their bright, tubular blooms, rely on bees and other insects for pollination. Without a strong show of visits, fruiting lessens in number and quality. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores when and how to hand-pollinate cucumbers for the greatest number of crisp, cool rewards this summer.
Summer brings tons of life to the garden, and it also brings hurricane season, which can be difficult to contend with. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tips on prepping your garden to withstand damage from a severe storm.
Bergenia plants, or pigsqueaks, are low-growing perennials perfect for borders, beds, and neglected pathways. They’ll spread over time, filling your garden with bright-colored blooms and squeaky foliage. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and learn how to plant, grow, and care for these lush flowering plants.
Perlite is a key ingredient in potting soils and hydroponics. But there are reasons people want to search for perlite alternatives. Here, master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers a list of substitutes that can stand in for perlite.
If you love camellias and want a summer bloomer, Japanese stewartia might be just what you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about this beautiful blooming tree nicknamed the false camellia.
Herbs are perfect for beginner gardeners! They’re low-maintenance, easy-growing, and incredibly aromatic. Whether you’re starting an herb garden or planting herbs around your other plants, this guide provides everything you need to know about growing them organically.
Lettuce grows quickly from seed in versatile spaces, from raised beds to pots and in the ground. Cool, mild conditions and successional rounds generate a continual harvest of leafy greens. In a quest to find the best selections for the salad bowl, Epic Gardening’s leaders, Kevin and Jacques, trial the best lettuces to grow this spring.
Bellflowers are lovely, cup-shaped blooms that sprout off tall or low-growing stems. Which type is best for you depends on your style preferences and the state of your garden. Try one of these 11 trusted varieties recommended by seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.