Suitable companion plants for watermelon include beans, corn, camomile, pigweed, and summer savory. Melons enjoy the company ...

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You may already have sage in your garden to attract hummingbirds, but some of its companion plants are of interest to ...

Creating plant communities for mutual benefit is an old gardening tradition. Companion planting isn't just about pest control. By combining plants carefully, plants can help each other in terms of ...

Do tomatoes love basil but hate brussels sprouts? Traditional companion planting, which involves planting different types of plants together or in close proximity, makes many such statements, often ...

Watering plants early will ensure that they have sufficient store of moisture beneath the soil to withstand the heat of a hot summer day. The worst time to water garden plants? At night.

Summer bulbs are ideal for patio containers and add colour to mixed borders without taking up much space. Follow our advice to make the most of these versatile plants. Buy dry bulbs when they're ...

While most roses should receive major pruning in the spring before buds form, wild roses, old garden varieties, and most climbing roses benefit from a summer trim after their bloom cycle ends.

It was a delight to read Brenda Cronin’s “Brevity: Or, the Soul of Wit” (op-ed, Oct. 12). As a writing coach for more years than I care to count, I have been drumming into rookie brains the ...

and is a savory cocktail inspired by the familiar flavors of the classic hot dog. A natural fit for summer, the cocktail, made with Vida, Lustau Vermut, tomato water, and house-made mustard seed ...