Lawn herbicides can volatilize when applied during hot weather. The vapors drift through the air and can cause plant damage ...

Early morning is a good time in general to water plants, but ASAP is the rule when plants are showing signs of heat or ...

Some drought-tolerant herbs include lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, and many other flavorful culinary favorites.

Late blight is a fungal disease that affects potatoes and tomatoes, and can cause widespread crop destruction. The disease ...

Basil (Ocimum) is relatively easy to grow for gardeners of all experience levels, especially when you follow helpful tips to ensure a bountiful harvest. You may already adhere to some of the basic ...

Despite being fully hydrated, the plant may be showing another type of summer stress. Here's what to do if your hydrangeas ...

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Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...

Summer's high temperature provides gardeners with a challenge. Extreme heat stresses plants and leaves greenery looking ...

Now that high heat has arrived, it's time to rethink plant-care strategy from pushing growth to helping plants survive.

With all the recent rain, how do I know when garden and landscape plants need water? With the heat, some leaves look wilted.

Cucumbers are among the most popular vegetables for home gardening. They grow quickly, often yield abundantly, and taste ...