FreshSplash / Getty Images Key Points Save tasks like watering, pruning, and seeding for evening when it’s cooler and less stressful for plants. Midday heat causes water to evaporate and chemicals to burn plants, reducing effectiveness. Evening gardening is easier on you and helps with weeding, transplanting, and crisp veggie harvests. Tending to your lawn…
There is nothing more delicious than a juicy, ripe tomato fresh from the garden. Grocery store tomatoes don’t even come close to the flavor of one that’s been home grown. So, it’s no wonder that tomatoes usually top the list of produce that gardeners regularly plant. They are an amazing garden favorite that has a…
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Whether you’re watering your vegetable garden, potted herbs, or lawn, a good garden hose is essential. While a watering can is fine if you only have one or two containers or a small raised bed, a hose is a time-saver…
Starting in mid-July and through the fall is a time of the year when even the most inexperienced gardener can practice vegetative propagation of new plants from existing plants. For most gardeners, it is sheer joy to turn a thriving plant that you love into several new plants to thrive and love! Plant division can…
Basil is a popular, easy-to-grow herb that many gardeners (and chefs) adore. Its delicious leaves bring a delightful blend of sweet, peppery, and clove-like flavors to a variety of dishes. However, while basil complements many plants, there are some that it shouldn’t be paired with, not because this herb is detrimental, but because of differing…
Company publishes 16th edition of its annual Impact Report Flooring group Mohawk Industries has published the 16th edition of its annual Impact Report. In the 2024 report, the company highlights the significant progress it has made in sustainability. CEO Jeff Lorberbaum…
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Growing a thriving garden requires a significant amount of time, effort, and care, but there are a few key steps you can take to ensure a bountiful harvest by the end of the growing season. You’ll want to start by…
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon in May, a table overflowing with herbs, roots, flowers and citrus fruits sat in the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library courtyard. Sitting behind the table was Lally Adler, a gardening aficionado with extensive knowledge of native plants. She was there for the library’s gardening exchange, held monthly on the first Wednesday from…
