I set up nine Vego Garden modular raised beds this spring. Here's what I learned and what I would do differently.

Yarrow’s flat-topped flowers are lovely in June and early July, but once they start to brown, they don’t do your garden any favors. Deadheading the spent blooms regularly can keep things tidy, but for ...

It all starts with choosing the right sucker. The one you want is usually just below the first flower cluster. That’s because this particular sucker is in a strong position on the plant and tends to ...

Did you get off to a late start? No worries, there are still so many things you can plant in July for a summer garden.

I’m amazed by my peonies. It still blows my mind that such a massive, frilly blossom comes from a bud roughly the size of a ...

Watering tomatoes isn't rocket science, but there are a few sneaky mistakes that could end up causing your plants stress.

If you’re growing tomatoes (whether it’s your first year or your fiftieth), you’ve probably noticed that as the season ...

A quick caveat: Before we get too far in, it’s important to mention that we’ll be talking about rhizomatous irises like Siberian irises. Not water irises or Dutch. 1. Your Irises Are Too Crowded This ...

Cutting the head back to the first set of leaves prevents the plant from putting energy into making seeds. Don’t Cut Back the Foliage (Yet) I know. It’s tempting. Speaking of drunk bridesmaids, those ...