Peppers and tomatoes are part of the nightshade family and have similar needs for light, water, and nutrients in the garden. They can be grown together, but keep an eye on them because they attract ...

“I want to try growing tomatoes in my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful in doing so.” — Larry Zar, Highwood There are some basic practices to follow that will help ...

Companion planting is one of the most beneficial techniques for a bountiful garden. However, not every vegetable family is compatible with another, and mistakes in companion planting can happen easily ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - To garden is to try something new. The learning curve to a successful garden is a steep one (at least for me): some things work, some don't. I have long heard the rumor that ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When is the right time to plant tomatoes along the Front Range? Is it still too cold, is the soil dry enough, when’s the next snowstorm, but I want to plant!

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) may be a garden favorite, but they are notoriously picky about their neighbors. Making sure plants that are close together benefit each other can make or break your ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

DENVER — After a rainy period, higher temperatures cause hot weather vegetables and annuals into growth spurts. Even though I'm late in planting tomatoes (due to soggy ground), they'll catch up fast ...

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Learn what vegetable, herb and flower combinations don't pair well so you can create a beautiful and productive garden.