Plants

Not all flowers benefit from deadheading—and for those that do, you need to cut more plant away to be beneficial.

Smart watering devices for your garden are here, and they're awesome.

It's important to be strategic about tree placement.

How to prune, water, and space your plants to slow down a fire and protect your home.

Now is the perfect time to start some seeds—but you only have a few weeks of summer left.

Many plants can't handle long periods of high temperatures.

Put your berries to bed now; you'll thank yourself in September.

If you're not getting the fruits and veggies your garden promised, it's time to intervene with some good vibes.

If your tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant aren’t producing flowers by now, they might need a little hormone help.

All you need is a tennis racket and a bottle of beer.

It's the best way to make sure you're actually watering your plants enough.

The method you use will depend on whether your tomato plants are "indeterminates" or "determinates."

The distinction isn't as cut-and-dry as it may seem.

What your outdoor plants need to bounce back after the smoke clears.

Here's everything you can plant now to enjoy throughout fall and winter.

How to help your garden recover after strong showers.

Your nursery, grocery store or big box store is hiding a stash of heavily discounted—but still viable—greenery.

It's time consuming, and not worth all the effort.

Find out about the benefits of the no-till method.

This cost-effective multitasker does more than clean.