Vegetable Gardening

The number of certified organic farms more than quadrupled from 1992 to 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and organic gardening is a growing trend among consumers seeking to…

A garden hoe is a great tool to have, especially during planting season. Find out how to use a garden hoe with help from an expert with over two decades of experience working in Garden Centers in this…

Keeping vegetables in the fridge requires a little bit of care to properly preserve freshness. Learn how to beset keep vegetables in the fridge with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in…

Many people have made water conservation a key part of their overall mission to conserve natural resources and cut energy costs. Gardeners are experimenting with using gray sewage water to provide…

If you have always wanted to transform that wet section of your yard into a beautiful garden, do not let the mud and puddles discourage you. Areas with poor water drainage can make garden planning a…

Decorative gardens make any area of your home look beautiful, but if you live in a smaller space without a yard, it's difficult to experience the beauty of a garden on a regular basis. One solution is…

Pansies are colorful, cool-weather flowers that thrive best in mild temperatures most common to the fall, winter and spring. Though intolerant to freezing temperatures, pansies grow vigorously in cool…

Any furniture positioned in a garden is automatically more romantic. So when the furniture is a loveseat, the romance is heightened. Building a garden loveseat is a project that can be done entirely…

Whether you are growing fruit in your backyard or on a large farm, the type and quality of soil you use will directly affect the yield of your crop as well as the actual size of the fruit. Soil is a…

Catching fruit flies in plants is best accomplished in a very specific way. Learn about the best way to catch fruit flies in plants with help from the operator of a pest control business in this free…

Cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers occur in the chaparral, and wildfires occur to cleanse the vegetation debris. Worldwide, the biome known as chaparral occurs naturally only in the coastal…

Use a garden roller in early spring to smooth the soil after winter freezing and thawing cycles have disrupted it. Garden rollers break up clots and mounds of soil, making it simpler to plant, weed…

More concerned about their food supply than ever before, Americans have developed an increasing interest in whether pesticides can be found in their vegetables, as well as in organic foods. The…

Garden paths enhance the beauty of outdoor spaces and serve the utilitarian purpose of making your garden more accessible. There is no one right way to build a sloped garden path; however, stone steps…

Starting a small vegetable garden is a great activity to undergo in the fall. Start a small vegetable garden in the fall with help from a social entrepreneur in this free video clip.

Hops are best known for their role in making beer, but are actually tall herbaceous perennials, grown for their lush foliage and sharply flavored flower blossoms. The plants overwinter as root stock,…

Skunks are a direct relative of the weasel and are nocturnal, so they are rarely seen during the day unless foraging for food. Skunks are omnivorous, so the eat just about everything, but subsist on a…

Transform vegetables, such as tomatoes and radishes, into eye-catching "roses" that can be used as decorative garnishes on appetizer trays. They're easier to make than they look, so you…

Grubs are the larval stage of beetles, and are readily identifiable by the "C" shape they form when disturbed. Most grubs feed on roots underground and some species can wreak havoc on the…

Very few homes sit on perfectly level ground, making slopes an obstacle many home gardeners encounter. Planting on very steep slopes usually is not a good idea, and is even dangerous if your plants…

Flowering plants are divided into two main groups, which are the dicots, or magnoliopsida, and the monocots, or liliopsida. Though the clear difference between the two groups is often taken for…

Biointenstive gardening focuses on efficiency and sustainability, striving to achieve the maximum yield from the smallest plot possible. This “less is more” approach seeks to cut back…

Making vegetable wax is ideal for people who prefer organic substances because the wax is biodegradable, nontoxic and extracted from vegtables. Soy wax, which is a soft vegetable wax made from the oil…

Weeding is essential if you want to raise a healthy, productive vegetable crop. Some consider your own two hands to be the best gardening tools you have, as they have the ability to remove…

There are many messy chores associated with gardening. You need an area to trim injured plants, plant seeds and repot growing seedlings. In addition, it's useful to have a place to organize all your…

Raised garden beds offer gardeners many benefits. They improve drainage, contain only good soil, are warmer and lift plants closer to the sun. Deciding what to build your raised beds out of can be a…

Useful garden structures add interest and beauty to the landscape. Arbors and archways make covered frames for gates and supports for climbing flowers. A rustic garden archway made from sapling trees…

Conifer or cone-bearing plants come in a vast array of sizes, shapes and colors. While many home landscapes include at least a few conifers, it's more unusual to see whole garden beds dedicated to…

Vegetable gardens produce bright growth and blooms in the summer and fall, and can bring in abundant harvests for careful gardeners. All gardens require the right mix of sun, soil and water to…

Raised beds work well if you have poor draining soil or problematic soil with weeds or fungus. They allow you to save space and grow vegetables on a hill where you might not be able to otherwise, and…

Nothing invites whimsy and childlike play in the yard like a garden swing. Gather the family together for a weekend project building a garden swing for your backyard. This simple swing provides an…

Designing and planting gardens and home landscapes take time, research and a healthy dose of personal taste. While some homeowners like the bright foliage and blooms of vegetable or flower gardens,…

A raised bed is an ideal way to grow vegetables and other plants, particularly in a small space. Because you can continually add new organic material to the bed, without needing to till it in or dig…

A garden waterwheel adds charm and character to any small or medium-sized garden. This garden waterwheel uses simple materials and design for an easy do-it-yourself project. The waterwheel features a…

A raw plot of land yields numerous opportunities for landscaping. Creating home gardens can be as simple as planting a few packets of flower seeds out the back door, to laying out exotic plants in…

If you're frustrated with four-legged moochers eating your herbs and vegetables before you can, change the environment so rabbits and other snackers can't reach the food. Instead of planting herbs and…

Giant vegetables are surreal, standing out as giants among typical produce. In addition to being a sight to behold, giant vegetables can also be lucrative. Giant vegetable contests are held yearly all…

Extreme heat makes growing most vegetables difficult. However, there are ways working around it. Signs of heat stress in vegetables include bolting, loss of flowers or fruit, and disease such as…

It's every gardener's fear: the site of little white spots on the leaves of their flowers, fruits and veggies, which are the telltale signs of stink bugs. Squash the little critters and the reason…

To amend something means to make a positive change in it, and this includes how you change clay soil to make it more suitable for vegetable gardening. Of the four basic types of soil -- clay, sand,…

Giving your home a makeover can be an invigorating and rewarding experience. Get ideas for home makeovers with help from an award-winning celebrity interior designer in this free video clip.

A vegetable cage is a support that keeps your vegetable plants upright. Some garden plants, such as tomatoes, need the support because their fruits are too heavy for the stems to hold. Other plants,…

Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) is a finely bladed tropical turfgrass with a coarser texture than bermudagrass. It tolerates low mowing — as does bermudagrass — but it requires less…

Jasminum is the botanical name for the jasmine family. These vining plants are a common addition to gardens primarily because they provide a heady, sweet scent that adds to any landscape. Pick them in…

Untreated weeds in the garden crowd out young vegetable plants and deprive them of water and nutrients. Hand-pulling and hoeing is a slow, often painful means of removing weeds from the garden, and…

Jasmine plants produce attractive, star-shaped white to pink flowers that emit a powerfully sweet fragrance. They are evergreen and add color, texture and scent to the home landscape. Many of the…

Decorative and beautiful knot gardens are designed based on Celtic knot patterns and often planted with short, perennial herbs, dwarf shrubs or annual vegetables. Knot gardens can be created in…

Planters come in many shapes and sizes making it possible to grow practically any vegetable in them. The amount of natural or artificial light the container receives as well as its overall shape and…

Sedges differ from grasses by the thickness of their leaves and roundness of the tips of the blades. It is important for gardeners to remove sedges from their vegetable gardeners to eliminate…

A lush garden adds beauty to your home, but even if space is limited you can still enjoy a rich garden of flowers, fruits, vegetables or decorative plants. Tiered gardens have all of the benefits of a…