Ideally, peppers should be grown in well-drained soils that contain a high level of organic matter, but they can also thrive in moderately fertile soil. Soils low in organic matter can be amended by ...

Experienced gardeners are dismayed at people on social media extolling bell peppers as the only sweet peppers. Those people apparently don’t know about the many tapered and wedge-shaped sweet peppers ...

Winter preparations for pepper plants begin when nighttime temperatures begin to dip below 50ºF. Anything below 40ºF can ...

Lantana is a popular choice for May planting, as they are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and will keep blooming all season long. These flowers are best for those living in USDA hardiness zones ...

Maximize your harvest with these tips. Cayenne pepper is a heat- and drought-tolerant plant in the nightshade family. There are many varieties of this plant, including edible and ornamental types, but ...

In temperate zone locations like ours where it freezes in winter, pepper plants are grown outdoors as an annual crop. That means we grow them for one season and harvest the fruit as well as the seeds.

Create long lasting beauty and pollinator appeal in your landscape with the help of perennials. With a little bit of planning, you can have flowers, foliage and seed heads that add interest to your ...

Herbs like rosemary are a smart, low-effort crop that saves money and adds fresh flavor on demand. Tomatoes, peppers, green beans, and cucumbers offer high yields and value, especially cherry tomatoes ...

In salsa, stuffed, grilled. The number of ways to prepare and eat peppers are innumerable. Peppers are a staple crop for many gardeners. Although relatively easy to grow, there are a few tips and ...