There is no step more important when planning a vegetable garden than getting the layout right. Learn how to plan the perfect ...

To help gardeners determine how much—and how often—to water, we tested some of the top soil moisture meters on the market. Find out which ones scored the highest in our hands-on tests.

Many gardeners swear by pruning roses (it's one of Monty Don's top plants to prune in September), but Arit Anderson has ...

Planting trees and shrubs in the fall gives them all autumn, winter and spring to establish a good root system that will ...

The best time to plant mums in containers is in mid-to-late September. "If you want the most out of your mums, wait until ...

Even for those of you who have no kids, or those who still act like kids, there is something about gardening in here for you.

To control pests and diseases, maintain proper spacing and check your plants daily. Mulching, weeding, planting resistant ...

Early fall is an excellent time to plant most perennials. The weather is cooling, rain is usually more regular than in the heat of summer (we’re still waiting this year), and the soil will be warm ...

More fungus! Botrytis, more commonly known as grey mould, is another plant disease to keep an eye out for in September. If ...

Companion planting is great for warding off pests, but does it actually result in more veggies? We asked the experts, and they all agreed.

Watering your plants is essential. The benefit outweighs basic hydration, but overwatering your plants can have the opposite effect. Here are the signs you're watering too much, plus how to fix it.

Unlike many parts of the country where autumn signals a slowdown, our desert climate opens the door to an entirely new round ...