Plants

Optimize your chances of enjoying fresh, sun-warmed tomatoes.

You can save a lot of grief (and money) by knowing if a plant is dangerous to your pet.

The blossoms that alliums send up this time of year are a prized gourmet ingredient.

Even self-pollinating plants do better in pairs.

You don't need to rip out your landscaping or buy a pricey irrigation system.

It's time to direct sow the last of your summer vegetables and flowers, while starting perennials and succession crops inside.

It's time to harvest, prune, fertilize, plant, and be on guard for pests.

It's the single most valuable gardening tool I have.

Your soil, indoors and out, needs aeration and hydration.

If you're worried about your foundation, some types of trees are safer than others.

If you want more greenery in your space, some houseplants are incredibly easy to propagate.

These tools will make every aspect of gardening much easier, and won't cost you a dime.

Want to grow delicious fruit without leaving the house? Here are your best options.

Prepare your precious seedlings for the cold, hard world.

All the blooms you see right now were planted last fall, which means you should be taking stock of the garden so you can make a plan for what you'll plant come September.

This TikTok trend does work, but not nearly as well as seed trays or other methods.

Stop trying to achieve a perfect garden and make room for more joy.

Mowing your lawn less often can be good for the environement—depending on how you do it.

There's a reason why a cactus doesn't thrive in the forest.

May means you can finally start direct seeding flowers and vegetables.