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Despite myths about improving your soil to repelling pests, most gardeners don't bother using citrus in the garden.

From a barrier or soil protection to a spicy alternative, here are all the ways to protect your plants this spring and summer.

The sun is finally back out, and it's time to reclaim the exterior parts of your home.

While you can just lop your rose bushes down to the ground, learning how to prune them the right way can help you shape them for the future.

You don't need much more than a desire to spend time in the dirt, and these basic tools.

March is finally your time, gardeners—but you still want to be selective about what you seed this early.

If your garden is out of balance and the pests are winning, beneficial insects might help bring order back—but only as a last resort.

A decaying fish head is full of nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus, which is precisely what a tomato plant needs.

If you held onto yours from last year—and you should—here's how to get another year of blooms from them.

It's a great way to access more diverse seeds, including seeds tested in your specific growing environment, and save money.

If all those bags at the big box store confuse you, here's how to determine what kind of soil you need for your garden project.

The under-appreciated pea is easy to plant, early to sprout, and can fill vertical spaces with delightful blooms and pods.