Gardening is more than just planting seeds and watching them grow—it’s an art, a science, and a deeply rewarding hobby.

Just when Houston gardeners thought it was safe to venture out into the landscape, Mother Nature, who we suspect is actually ...

Considerations abound about how to start a vegetable garden, from what to grow and when to start planting seeds to how soon ...

Are you growing food, flowers and other plants on a patio, balcony or deck? Tell us about your small-space container garden ...

Because of our cooler temperatures, plants like tomatoes, aubergines, squashes, chilli and bell peppers need a long growing season to give them time to grow, flower, produce fruit and for the fruit to ...

While fire pits offer a cozy atmosphere, patio heaters provide instant, effortless warmth with just the push of a button. Today’s models are not only stylish but also budget-friendly ...

Studies have shown that biochar (BC) amendment to soil can enhance plant growth and resistance to herbivory. Methods: First, we quantified the morphological performance of tomato plants grown in ...

One important plant that can be sowed now is tomatoes. It can be extremely rewarding to get big red tomatoes on a vine in the summer, but this crop can often be challenging to grow. However ...

Tomatoes need at least 10L of compost per plant. Varieties have been bred to be compact and bushy, perfect for growing in a hanging basket or patio pot. Put one plant in a 40cm-diameter basket or pot ...

Asparagus, which is another popular companion plant for tomatoes, can kill and repel root-knot nematodes effectively, hence reducing the population gradually. The secret is the natural nematicide ...