Every home gardener knows it takes a certain amount of TLC to ensure your plants are healthy and thriving. Whether it’s pest and disease control or staying on top of your watering schedule, there’s ...

Brown spots on cucumbers often come from mildew, beetles, spider mites, or fungal disease. Prune infected leaves, sanitize tools, improve airflow, and use sprays or insecticidal soap. End-of-season ...

Pruning and trimming are both ways to grow healthier, more beautiful plants. But although these two strategies are similar—cutting away leaves, branches, or other plant parts—they should be used at ...

1. Sample citrus fruit from now until they achieve the level of sweetness you desire. The longer citrus fruit stays on the tree, the sweeter it gets; ripening ceases once fruit is picked. Some like ...

Q: Last year, my cucumber plants kept wilting, no matter how moist the soil was. How can I help them fare better this year? A: You probably ran into bacterial wilt, a common disease that affects ...