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 ...

Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. A fungus is always thought to be a harmful organism when they exist in ...

Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.

It often affects woody plants like crape myrtles and dogwoods, as well as various perennials and vegetables. Preventative measures include thinning vegetation for better airflow and avoiding overhead ...

Neil Sperry explains mulch volcanoes, what to do if ryegrass is taking over St. Augustine, and how to treat black spot fungus on roses.

Each lawn fungus comes from a separate pathogen, leaving behind a distinct sign of its presence. Learn what the signs are and ...

Tomato plants are a summertime garden staple, but tomato diseases can ruin your crop. Here's how to recognize and prevent ...

Powdery mildew remains one of the most persistent vegetable crop diseases, making scouting and proactive management essential ...

Our master gardener shares their best tips to help beginner gardeners get a successful tomato harvest, including how to prep ...

About three kilometres from the Elburgon–Njoro road, we arrive at the border of the Tegat and Nyakiambi farms in Molo ...

This week's column explains how crop rotation, soil testing and understanding plant changes can lead to a healthier, more ...

Scientists discovered that gray mold changes its attack depending on the plant, helping explain why crop resistance has been so difficult.