Flowers aren’t just ornamental, they can be beneficial, too. This is especially true when it comes to your vegetable garden. “Planting flowers alongside vegetables provides numerous horticultural ...

Though we may already be blowing up the kiddie pool to declare the start of summer, technically summer doesn’t arrive until the solstice around June 20. That means early June is still considered late ...

Recent studies suggest planting strips of wildflowers alongside crops boosts pollination and promotes higher yields. But these aren’t the only benefits. Adding wildflowers to your farm stabilizes the ...

When we think about vegetable gardens, we don’t usually think about interplanting flowers and herbs with our vegetables. In recent years, the internet has exploded with information and misinformation ...

What should I plant in May? If you think you’ve got a black thumb, you might want to give gardening another try this year. Besides growing fresh veggies, herbs, fruits, and flowers, getting out in ...

I love a good list. As a serial planner, the idea of being spontaneous never crosses my mind. That includes my gardening regimen. And now is the time of the year when I get to organize and plant my ...

Interspersing herbs and flowers with vegetables makes for a healthier, more prolific and a prettier garden. Question: I don’t want to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides. What can I do to make ...

Healthy soil is essential for thriving plants. Unfortunately, not all plants thrive on the same nutrient levels. If your vegetables, shrubs or flowers look like they’re struggling, they could be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Think hardy greens like kale and spinach for salads galore to root veggies for extra crunch—there are ...

I have a problem: Do we stick with our favorite old reliable varieties or take a walk on the wild side and try a new broccoli cultivar? Or maybe a new marigold? I’m happy each spring planting the ...