Most gardeners who grow robust tomato plants with abundant, healthy fruit know the importance of mulching. Applying a layer of mulch around plants can keep the soil cool in summer and warmer in spring ...

Chop your leaves and use them to enhance your soil. Have a great yard. Save energy by not requiring a big yard waste truck to ...

Tomatoes remain one of the most universally popular crops to grow at home, but they are not without challenges. However, there is one easy thing you can do for your crops that offers many potential ...

MULCH YOUR WAY TO BETTER TOMATOES Jodi Alton asks: Last year I had a problem growing tomatoes. I was out there watering them almost every day because the soil was drying out so fast. The weeds were ...

Is raking leaves in the fall bad for your yard? Now that it's rained, is it advisable to fertilize and reseed this month? How ...

Twisted or curled leaves on tomato plants can be caused by environmental stress, chemical exposure, or biological factors. While curling leaves do not necessarily kill the plant, determining the cause ...

We made a guide to help you protect vegetables and annuals from frost, choose the right lawn fertilizer and know when to ...

Leaves — useful to the tree and great for jumping in, but not much fun to clean up. Once the leaves fall to the ground, they can become a big headache. It may seem like a good idea to let the leaves ...