Plants

If you're not getting the fruits and veggies your garden promised, it's time to intervene with some good vibes.

If your tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant aren’t producing flowers by now, they might need a little hormone help.

All you need is a tennis racket and a bottle of beer.

It's the best way to make sure you're actually watering your plants enough.

The method you use will depend on whether your tomato plants are "indeterminates" or "determinates."

The distinction isn't as cut-and-dry as it may seem.

What your outdoor plants need to bounce back after the smoke clears.

Here's everything you can plant now to enjoy throughout fall and winter.

How to help your garden recover after strong showers.

Your nursery, grocery store or big box store is hiding a stash of heavily discounted—but still viable—greenery.

It's time consuming, and not worth all the effort.

Find out about the benefits of the no-till method.

This cost-effective multitasker does more than clean.

Plus, how to know when the job is too big for you.

The protection of traditional mulch without the terrible smell.

Real, unprocessed wasabi is prized for its fresh taste, lack of bitterness, and unique sharpness.

I kindly propose you consider the sweet end of the pepper family, in which flavor and body take precedence over burn.

Some veggies need more space and grow better in the ground.

Put your plants into the ground under cloud cover, early or late in the day, and water first thing in the morning.

Give these common objects a second life, while saving money on supplies.