gardening

One of the most popular home garden vegetables is tomatoes, but they can also be one of the most frustrating to grow. 

According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture, up to 80% of homeowners, regardless of their mobility, in the U.S. are involved in gardening. 

A few ornamentals can brighten the winter landscape with their beautiful flowers, interesting foliage, colorful fruits, unique shapes and textured bark.

As the oppressive Southern summer heat eases, gardeners are preparing to move inside for winter, using this downtime to get some essential chores done.

Sometimes in the eagerness to get a gourd early in the season, the pumpkins go bad well before their season is up.

When the temperature warms up in Mississippi, ornamental peppers spice up our gardens and landscapes. These plants thrive in the heat and humidity and produce heavy loads of beautiful fruit when other plants may be fading.

Growing and eating your own vegetables is an enjoyable and rewarding experience, but it also takes a lot of planning and hard work. Unfortunately, many insects like vegetables as much as you do, and uncontrolled insect pests can rob you of the benefits of your gardening efforts.

Use these tips to have the best holiday flowers this season.

Is your garden still overflowing with zucchinis, squash and tomatoes?

Tips for what to plant in order to attract these sweet visitors to your garden, including specific varieties like Lantana.