There may be a 20-foot-tall skeleton on your next-door neighbor’s lawn and zombies in the yard across the street, but the ...

Companion plants can be grown in such a way that each plant supports the other. Strawberries, as it happens, are friends with ...

There are plenty of plants that can weather a chill, but many fall favorites are too tender for a freeze. If you're waiting ...

Do not plant black walnuts, eastern red cedars, junipers, and hawthorns near apple trees. Avoid planting tomatoes, potatoes, ...

Temps dipped down to 23 degrees on the farm last night. The grass grew crunchy and stiff, and we pulled in the onions and ...

While preparing your garden for winter, it’s a good time to reflect on what worked well this year and what you might improve upon next year for a more successful and enjoyable gardening experience.

Companion planting is used by gardeners to get better results from their veggie patch. It involves planting two or more plants that complement each other side by side. And for tomatoes there is one ...

Tomatoes still green on your vine, and first frosts are round the corner? You can still rescue your tomatoes and ripen them ...

This actually isn’t fungal, and instead is a population of a pest insect called white prunicola scale. Scale insects suck ...

WINTER might bring shorter days and chilly weather, but it’s also the perfect time to gather the family, grab your woollies, ...

• Be water-wise: With water becoming an increasingly precious resource, a water-wise garden is essential. Plant drought-tolerant, indigenous plants (a practice known as xeriscaping), use mulch to keep ...

Raccoons are often drawn to backyards in search of food, water, or shelter. Spotting the signs early can help you manage ...