Key Takeaways Baking soda can sweeten tomatoes and deter pests, but must be used sparingly to avoid harming plants.A light sprinkle around the base wards off slugs, ants, and aphids, and a diluted ...

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The sun sets over Eagle Lake near Ticonderoga in the Adirondacks. The Eagle Lake Property Owners Association is seeking APA approval to use an herbicide for the second consecutive year in the 420-acre ...

The upcoming Mother’s Day weekend — or, more specifically, May 11 — is the milestone that southcentral Pennsylvania gardeners usually use to determine when it’s “safe” to plant the new season’s ...

You almost certainly know them: Someone who had to retire from soccer because of a hip problem. A grandmother who can't lift her arm to comb her hair because of shoulder pain. A coworker who had a ...

A frost advisory has been issued for parts of western and central New York, with chilly overnight temperatures expected to put sensitive plants at risk. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said ...

Whether you start your tomatoes from seed or buy tomato seedlings, keep in mind while you plant them that proper spacing is essential for successful growing. Read on to learn about properly spacing ...

Tomatoes are fantastic entry-level plants for new gardeners. With a little care and a lot of sun, they shoot up quickly and produce tasty fruits for you to enjoy. One of the best ways to achieve ...