After more than a decade of growing tomatoes, I share key lessons learned from both successes and setbacks. This video covers proven techniques for improving soil health, pruning effectively, and ...

Should tomato plants be pruned or not? I answer this question about pruning tomatoes and more! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland Australia, about ...

Cooler nights are closing in, and the window to shape healthy growth is shrinking. A few careful cuts now will pay off. September hands gardeners a short, decisive spell to guide plants through winter ...

From the right temperature to when to water, this is everything you need to know about keeping your festive poinsettia blooming long after Christmas.

Misty mornings, shrinking daylight and stubborn green trusses: you’re weighing secateurs against patience while your tomatoes stall in October. Across Britain, gardeners face the same late-season ...

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

Cleaning up your garden before spring is a vital chore. If you have raised beds, there's something you may be forgetting if ...

Pest prevention is a year-round task, and if you forget to do this one thing in fall, you could end up with a much bigger ...

Gardening myths often come from a kernel of truth, but with science and observation we can make better choices for our landscapes. Fall and winter are not “dead seasons” but important times of rest, ...

Instead of treating fallen sticks and branches as yard waste, repurpose them with these simple but creative ideas.

Martha Stewart's expert advice for growing perfect pumpkins suggests you plant them at the perimeter of your garden. This placement might be a good way to manage the long, twisting vines of many ...

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.