My peony garden is thriving! Learn how to stop blooms from flopping over with this before & after guide, plus clever ...

Are you tired of garden pests and want to reduce pesticide use? Certain plants can help manage insects in your garden.

I got an email from a reader. My reader was pleading, ‘HELP!’ Squash bug or Anasa tritis had invaded her garden. She had planted pumpkins, acorn, spaghetti, and butternut squash. There was no hint of ...

The herb can help protect basil from common pests like aphids, thanks to its strong smell which acts as a natural repellent.

Monoculture (mono=one) is the growing of one plant to yield a single crop whereas polyculture (poly=many) is the growing of many different plants in one area or plot. Typically, for home gardens, no ...

One gardener shows why it's OK to break the rules and use the work-with-nature method to get a thriving garden.

SAN ANTONIO — Settled in the suburbs, situated between many manicured lawns, sits an oasis cultivated by San Antonio "Soil Sister." Digging and planting just steps from her front door, Larissa Leath’s ...

Planting mint near your lettuce can help repel slugs from the vegetable. Slugs dislike mint's aroma and the herb attracts ...

Mosquito control is especially important in the summer when the possibility of transmitted diseases from mosquito bites, such ...

Southern gardening pros share some of the tidbits that their own grandmothers have taught them over the years.

The pungent aroma of allium plants, specifically garlic ( Allium sativum) and onion ( Allium cepa ), makes them a great ...

One gardener shared their top hack for keeping plants healthy without any pesticides. All you need is companion planting.