Whether you're growing scrumptious veggies, flavorful herbs or gorgeous flowers and succulents, gardening is a very rewarding pastime. Sometimes, though, your love of plants can be bigger than your available square footage. If you're looking for ways to maximize the space
Vampires, zombies and werewolves are all the rage these days on the big screen and TV. You don't have to be a shape-shifter to admire the moon, though--the silver goddess has been casting a spell on us humans since the
There's just something about moving water--its sight and sound bring beauty and relaxation to almost any environment. Adding a fountain or other water feature to your garden will give your outdoor space a gorgeous finishing touch that you can enjoy
Some of the plants in your garden grow best with a little help from your pruning shears, while others, such as some varieties of tomatoes, do much better if you leave the pruners in the garage. Some plants are more
When you choose which flowers to plant in your garden, you probably think about things like shape, size, color and bloom time. If you're only thinking about the flowers' appearance, though, you're missing out on a big way that flowers
After the warm winter and early spring, the US enjoyed this year, we can expect to see a bumper crop of mosquitoes this summer. And, while the word "mosquito" comes from the Spanish for "little fly," these diminutive bugs can
It's no mystery why tomatoes are the most popular crop for home gardeners in the US. These deliciously healthy fruits are easy to grow and incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Homegrown tomatoes are perfect for salads, BLTs, salsa and much more--Diane S.,
Millions of Americans grow vegetables in home gardens to save money, eat healthy and enjoy the pride that comes from growing a successful garden. You can buy vegetable plants at your local gardening store to start your garden, but growing
You may not have a lot going on in your garden this time of year, but you can create nutrient-rich compost in the warm indoors using worm composting. Worms make compost for your garden the natural way, by processing the