Fungal diseases can present themselves in various ways, some clearer than others. Fungal disease and pests will never stop. Whether you're a first time gardener or a seasoned grower, experts have ...

Tomatoes are often the staple of any home vegetable garden and there are ample reasons why. The fruit (often mistakenly considered a vegetable) is tasty, relatively easy to grow and is a versatile ...

Before bringing home a plant, inspect it closely. Look at the soil, stem, leaves and, importantly, under the leaves, where ...

July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For many home gardeners, pesticides are an easy way to keep their ...

Person inspecting aphids on leaves of tomato plant - larisa Stefanjuk/Shutterstock Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are arguably commonplace in home gardens, as many people are attracted to the ...

Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University Adam Frew receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the British Ecological Society.

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...

Japanese beetles are one of those pests you might not notice, but you'll certainly spot the destruction they leave behind. Measuring just half an inch long, these shiny little beetles have metallic ...

Rosemary is a wonderful aromatic plant and a staple culinary herb in many gardens. It is a fantastic ornamental plant, and its naturally strong aroma is highly beneficial in companion planting. We ...

Companion planting can be a challenge with some vegetable plants, but easy-going spinach grows well with most other veggies, as well as many herbs and flowers. Some of the best spinach companion ...