Is your yard filled with compacted clay soil and just the thought of attempting to grow vegetables and flowers seems daunting? Perhaps you’re searching for a raised bed to avoid a lot of bending and ...

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener than sitting down to a summer meal to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. We endure the challenging work needed to have a ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

HUNGRY FRUIT: Squash are heavy feeders, meaning they thrive in soil with high fertility. If you don’t have rich soil, you can add an organic fertility source before planting squash, and/or apply a ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

Editor’s note: This story originally was published in 2022, but we’re resharing in anticipation of spring garden planting season. Just make sure not to plant outside until after April 15, 2023, when ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...