Garlic prefers loose, well-draining soil – a loam or sandy loam soil works best. Good soil structure and drainage are key to preventing bulb rot and encouraging strong root growth. You can improve the ...

Learn how to grow and care for garlic, an allium that thrives in well-drained soil in garden beds or containers and is a ...

There are two types: Softneck, which has a flexible stem and keeps well for a long time; the long stems are good for braiding. The other type is hardneck, which has a stiff central stem and doesn’t ...

“Stop and smell the garlic! That’s all you have to do.” — William Shatner The word is out about homegrown garlic. And the word is flavor. Go ahead and ask: Doesn’t all garlic taste like … well, garlic ...

Growing garlic indoors creates an endless supply of garlic greens to cook with, and it gives gardeners perfect growing ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need ...