Squirrels may look cute but they can be a real nuisance in the garden. However, there is a simple way to keep the pesky ...

Automatic watering systems can be very efficient because you can time them to trickle out at the roots of the plant for a ...

By not disturbing the soil, it allows it to return to a more natural state and that means making more nutrients available.” Home gardeners tend to be less worried about soil erosion but, of course, we ...

That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

Gardening isn't just about beauty. It's about pruning, failure, and cutting losses. Here are gardening lessons that apply to ...

Divide irises when they are dormant in midsummer. After blooming in spring, plants slowly move into a dormant period that ...

Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding—and sometimes most frustrating—plants to grow in the garden. Just as the fruit begins to ripen, gardeners often face problems like cracked skins, blackened ...

Dengarden. If you’ve planted orange, purple or golden carrots, few moments are more exciting than watching healthy carrot ...

THEY may seem cute with their fluffy tails, but don’t let squirrels charming appearance fool you. From digging up freshly ...

Gardeners are being urged to leave a bucket of muddy water in their gardens this July and August. The bigger the bucket, the ...

Paradise Petal is a Rare seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on July 5, 2025, as part of the Prehistoric Update. If you ...

To do yard work when it’s hot, I try to work in the shade. For example, I spent the cooler hours this morning removing dying ...