Managing aphids, a common garden pest
Aphids feeding on a plant. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. If you garden, you have likely encountered aphids on trees, shrubs or other...
Maintain the flavor and freshness of this year’s harvest
Cool-season root vegetables, like carrots, can be left in the ground longer in cooler climates for an even sweeter flavor....
Boost your health and garden’s productivity
Harvest broccoli when the flowerhead is full size but before the buds open for the best flavor. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Cabbage,...
Tips for container gardening success
Container gardens set in garden beds can add vertical interest and color or act as a screen. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Add...
Raise your garden to new heights
Raised- bed gardens make planting, weeding and harvesting easier. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. It’s not too late to create a raised-bed garden for...
In high summer, high time for five-minute garden maintenance
A mailbox filled with garden tools and set in the garden for convenient access. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Improve a garden’s beauty,...
Some like it hot: grow, prepare and enjoy spicy peppers
Pot-a-peno is a compact, high-yielding jalapeño pepper variety bred for growing in containers and hanging baskets. Courtesy All-America Selections. Some...
Flavorful herb gardens enhance outdoor gatherings
A container filled with Santo cilantro, peppermint Swiss chard, romaine lettuce and snapshot plumblossom snapdragon. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. Make it fun...
For a special Fourth, try easy-care patriotic container gardens
A container garden planted with the Lady Liberty Mix of Soiree Kawaii vincas. Courtesy Suntory Flowers. Add some red, white...
Eco-friendly ways to manage squash bugs
Squash bugs feeding on a plant, resulting in leaf spotting. Courtesy MelindaMyers.com. When growing pumpkins, squash, gourds and melons, watch...
