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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a beginner vegetable gardener, there's a lot you may not know. For one thing, not all produce is worth raising yourself; some fruits ...

Gardeners know there’s never enough room in the garden! So, sometimes we try to squeeze plants into areas where they won’t naturally thrive—like maybe that shady area over by the garage. Unfortunately ...

Finding the best plants for your garden during the summer can be a struggle. We’re finally past the coldest months of the year, but sometimes, it might be too hot or unpredictable to start ...

Hydroponic gardening involves using a water and nutrient mixture to help grow plants and herbs instead of traditional soil. This gardening method is best suited for year-round gardening, as it can be ...

Do you know how you mend a broken tomato? With tomato paste, of course. It was a pretty good year for tomatoes, although much of the region had less than optimal rainfall and temperatures were hot. I ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Just about everybody agrees that raised beds are the way to grow vegetables in a home garden, especially when your alleged “soil” is lousy clay or construction fill. Raised beds elevate plants up and ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. As the days shorten and temperatures cool, add these plants to your garden Summer is winding down and kids are getting ...