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.

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

Healthy soil is the foundation of a successful garden. Good soil holds water and nutrients, helping plants grow strong.

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

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 ...

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, ...

Why are the leaves on my citrus tree turning yellow? 2. I get lots of flowers but almost NO tomatoes. What’s wrong? 3. How can I get my soil tested? 4. There are small insects all over my roses and ...