Growing watermelon in the garden requires space, full sunlight, and water for a juicy harvest. Plant watermelon after the ...

Don’t forget to plant for nectar, the food reward that entices animals to provide the service of fertilizing plants.

Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits ...

By following a few simple steps, you can enjoy fresh herbs and vegetables while avoiding common disease and pest problems ...

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You’ve probably heard about companion planting, or the idea that some crops can “help” each other out. Much of companion planting is based on observation and folklore. However, a few studies have ...

Across the U.S., communities are planting fast-growing Miyawaki forests to help neighborhoods cool down and adapt to the longer, hotter summers predicted as the climate changes. WBUR's Bianca Garcia ...

The tulip beds had just exploded into spring bloom in time for our most recent visit to Longwood Gardens. The magic carpet of ...

There's some conflicting advice floating around about the best way to start zucchini and summer squash in the garden. Let's ...