July might seem like a late start for gardening, but it’s actually an ideal time to plant certain fast-growing vegetables and flowers that will thrive in the warm summer and cooler fall weather. Whether you’re filling in gaps in your garden or looking to extend your growing season, here...

20 Best Vegetables to Plant in July and Still Get a Huge Harvest

I like most vegetables — sweet corn, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, peas, lettuce, brussels sprouts, potatoes, butternut squash, beets and carrots. But I absolutely love tomatoes. There is nothing better than biting into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato fresh off the vine that was grown in your own garden. A...

5 tips for growing lots of tomatoes

The best fertilizer for tomato plants is not what you would think. If you’ve ever gone down the aisle at a garden center, there are a lot of formulations of fertilizers specifically for tomatoes. However, there are only rare instances when the premade fertilizer mixes are the right thing to add to the soil.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

Growing tomatoes is one of the most rewarding experiences for any gardener. The taste of a fresh, homegrown tomato is incomparable to anything you can buy in the store. However, it can be frustrating when your plants are slow to grow or don’t produce as many tomatoes as you’d hoped. Luckily, there are several tips and tricks you can use to speed up their growth and increase your yields.

10 Tips To Make Your Tomatoes Grow Faster (Increase Your Yields)

Growing tomatoes can be one of the most rewarding experiences for any gardener. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a sun-ripened tomato fresh from the vine! However, this beloved fruit can sometimes be challenging to cultivate. From pests to pruning, many questions arise as you nurture your tomato plants. As an enthusiastic gardener myself, I understand the common hurdles and triumphs of growing tomatoes.

How To Deadhead Petunias To Keep Them Blooming All Summer Long

You don’t need a huge garden to harvest an abundance of tomatoes. Compact bush (determinate) varieties are perfect for growing in containers, pots, or grow bags. Proper sizing, soil, drainage, and maintenance are crucial for keeping these plants small and productive. However, there are some things you should never...

10 Things You Should Never Do When Growing Tomatoes in Containers

We’ve got everything you need to know to Prune Cucumber Plants to Get More Juicy Cucumbers! What are you waiting for? Read on!. After all that hard work, a bad harvest can spoil your mood. Not anymore, though; with these tips and tricks on pruning cucumbers for a juicy harvest, you’ll have plenty of these veggies, and that too, really good ones!

Prune Cucumber Plants This Way for Bumper Harvest and Juicy Fruits

Weeding is one of the least enjoyable tasks for any gardener. Constantly battling unwanted plants can take away the joy of growing your garden. Fortunately, there are perennial flowers that not only add beauty to your garden but also outcompete weeds, making your life much easier. As a gardener who loves to see vibrant flowers without the hassle of weeds, I’m excited to share these wonderful plants with you!

No More Weeding! These 11 Perennial Flowers Can Outcompete Weeds

Weeding can be one of the most tedious and frustrating aspects of gardening. It’s disheartening to see unwanted plants take over your meticulously cared-for garden beds. But what if I told you there’s a way to reduce the amount of time spent pulling weeds while enhancing the beauty of your garden? Enter ground covers—nature’s own weed suppressors! These fast-growing, dense plants can be a gardener’s best friend, shading out those pesky weeds and providing a lush, green carpet of foliage.

No More Weeds! 10 Fast-Growing Ground Covers That Choke Out Weeds

What is a pest? We use the term “pest” for bugs that quickly reproduce and suck the life out of plants. As we learn more about natural spaces and ecology, our attitude towards pest control changes and adapts. We now know that aphids and similar pests are part of a larger food web that impacts birds, mammals, and other bugs.

What’s Eating My Pepper Plant? Pepper Pests

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West Virginia, with its lush landscapes and diverse flora, offers a treasure trove for wild foraging enthusiasts. However, it's crucial to remember never to forage plants that have come into contact with chemicals, such as those near roadsides, industrial areas, or treated lawns. Here’s a guide to some common edible plants and mushrooms you can safely forage in the wilds of West Virginia.

Wild Foraging in West Virginia: A Guide to Edible Plants and Mushrooms

Denim is a staple of Southern fashion. Can you imagine a Nashville honkytonk or a Texas rodeo or even a Publix on a Friday without jeans?. Over the years as jeans have transitioned from work wear to high fashion, they have increased in price. And if you’re throwing down big money on a pair of jeans, you’re going to want to take care of them and launder them correctly so they last as long as possible. One trick we’ve heard to help keep jeans looking good for longer is to wash them inside out.

Should You Wash Jeans Inside Out? A Denim Expert Explains

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Hydrangeas can still grow well without fertiliser, it's just gardeners may see a lack of blooms from their plants. When it comes to tomato plants they are hungry crops that nutrient-rich potting soil is not usually enough to sustain them.

Hydrangeas and tomato plants improved by 'amazing' kitchen scraps

Woman and Home

The gardening guru has revealed his potato harvesting ritual and its surprising link to his birthday

Monty Don shares his unique 'July potato ritual' for a guaranteed healthy harvest

Lavender (Lavandula) is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. While it will flourish without much care, one way to ensure a successful harvest is by growing lavender next to companion plants. Sowing lavender in tandem with other garden staples—like marigolds, rosemary, garlic, or...

11 Lavender Companion Plants to Help You Grow a Healthier, Better-Smelling Shrub

Gardening Know How

We love a variety of plants in the garden, but there are some perennials to think twice about. Some are tricky to grow, some are invasive and some are toxic.

Tricky Perennials To Grow: Perennials To Think Twice About

If you live in a hot climate or have a hot area in your yard, plants that like full sun and heat are just waiting for you to discover them.

21 Plants That Like Heat And Full Sun For Summer Gardens

There’s much to love about hydrangeas, whether it’s their voluminous blooms, vast range of species and colors, or varying heights. This all means the options for incorporating hydrangeas into your yard are nearly endless. But, if having so many options to choose from sounds more intimidating than invigorating, Linda Vater, plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection advises looking to your yard for the best fit.

7 Plants You Should Never Plant With Hydrangeas

Homes & Gardens

See our guide to trees, shrubs, perennials, and more to prune this month

7 plants to prune in July – and expert tips for how to trim properly for better, bigger blooms

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11 Zucchini Companion Plants For A Summer Bumper Crop (Plus, 3 To Keep Away!)

Zucchini is the squash of summer. This green, mild vegetable often leaves people with a plentiful harvest that has them trying everything from zucchini bread to...

11 Zucchini Companion Plants For A Summer Bumper Crop (Plus, 3 To Keep Away!)

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