For such small creatures, aphids can really cause really big problems in your garden.  If you’ve ever had a plant with a few little crawling dots one day, then come back the next to find it...

Like most gardeners, I want to grow the biggest, most productive tomato plants each year, but in order to do so, I’ve learned to pay close attention to the transplanting and repotting...

One of the most challenging things about growing plants from seed is making sure your soil stays warm enough and moist enough to encourage high rates of germination. Heat mats are an easy solution...

Have you ever planned out your garden, then realized you weren’t exactly sure how many plants you needed to feed yourself and your family? When I was a beginning gardener, I remember times when...

Pothos are one of the easiest, most forgiving indoor houseplants. They’re great for beginners, there’s several dozen different kinds to choose from, and they produce leaves in a variety of...

When it comes to growing tomatoes from seed, the most important thing you can do is to make sure you're giving your seeds and seedlings the appropriate amount of water in an appropriate way at an...