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Large plants such as cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes require trellis support in the back of your garden, while smaller vegetables like peppers, lettuce, and broccoli can grow in front. Include herbs ...

“Fennel can be lovely with fern-like foliage, but it’s a plant you’ll want to distance from your roses,” says Kaiser. Fennel and roses compete for soil, nutrients, and water because of their deep ...

Instant mashed potatoes don't quite compare to their homemade counterpart, but we tried several varieties that hold their own at the dinner table.

They might be tasty on a plate together, but keep these vegetables apart in your garden ...

A tasty and nutritious vegetable, sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) can be a little difficult to get right due to its specific requirements. Conditions outside need to be properly warm for most varieties ...

March has arrived, and it’s officially time for planting spring vegetables. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and other transplants can be set in the garden this month. Sow seeds of beets, carrots, ...

Growing citrus trees in small spaces can feel like an uphill battle. Whether you've tried nurturing a lemon tree on your patio and watched it struggle through chilly nights or attempted indoor growing ...

There are few summer crops more refreshing than a perfectly crisp cucumber. Whether you're making a tangy cucumber salad or assembling perfect little cucumber sandwiches for a summertime bridal shower ...

Heather Bien is a lifestyle writer with a decade of experience contributing to digital and print publications. With a design background, Heather covers home, decor, entertaining, and gardening. She's ...