The best fertilizer for peppers for maximum fruit production. From homemade compost to store-bought, there's something for ...

Feed sweet peas with a liquid fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus every couple of weeks to boost the flowering. And ...

Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the latest on everything from what to plant in summer to how to join the Pollinator ...

Leary, founder of The Dallas Garden School, shares her tips for making the most of the fall growing season in North Texas. It ...

Some of the flowers, such as petunias, that you enjoyed into June will probably not tolerate the heat and humidity of summer.

Ask UW-Extension horticulture educator Lisa Johnson your questions about your yard, garden and plants. Send questions to ...

In 1985, with a new Cuisinart, Carol Barany discovered pesto thanks to a friend's overabundance of basil, the herb of summer.

Heat waves challenge gardeners as plants experience stress above 90 degrees, slowing growth and photosynthesis.

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree. Late summer afternoons are made for lounging in the garden! • Garden in the ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

For more annual color in our spaces, we could consider sweet peas, violas, and cosmos. Calendula, alyssum, and cornflower (i.e., Bachelor’s Buttons) are quick to germinate and can extend color in the ...