Marigolds are excellent for strategic planting. If you plant them between rows of vegetables or next to fruit-bearing plants ...

Evanston gardening in June is the month of glory and gumption. When June rolls in and the sun beams, gardeners are faced with ...

Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and pumpkins grow well with sunflowers as long as you fertilize regularly and give ...

Want a more flavorful and bountiful basil harvest? Companion plants are your key to unlocking the best in your basil. Here ...

Squirrels may be adorable but for gardeners they can be a menace. Despite their cuddly appearance, squirrels can wreak havoc ...

Squirrels can be a real nuisance in the garden, digging up bulbs, eating fruits and gnawing on vegetables. But there's one ...

See what gardening jobs you can do in June according to experts, such as caring for rose and strawberry plants, and making homemade bug spray.

A s the summer sun intensifies and alfresco meals become a staple, basil (Ocimum basilicum) takes center stage in countless ...

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 ...

From pests to root rot to other issues, tomatoes need TLC, but we asked the experts which are the best companion plants to ...

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

No matter the season, companion planting can help your garden thrive. One of the most well-known examples of companion ...