It may not sit atop many gardeners’ summer checklists, but there are great opportunities to take cuttings this month to get replicas of your adored plants. With that in mind, we look at great plants ...

Whether you're getting a late start growing warm-season crops or are hoping to expand your vegetable garden, it may not be too late to plant veggies in July, depending on your location. Many crops ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with the times of sunflower mosaic classes in Middletown July 13 and 20, after one session sold out. July brings the dog days of summer. Even if we have more ...

You can still plant beautiful perennials in your garden, even in the July heat. However, if you plan to do so, it's important to know which plants will thrive under these conditions—and which will ...

For gardeners, spring is all about planting seeds and starts to give summer crops ample time to reach maturity. But planting doesn't have to end just because summer is in full swing. In fact, there ...

As the dog days of summer move in, you might be wondering if you still have time to add something new to your garden. July's scorching sun and rising soil temperatures can draw moisture away from ...

Utilize rain barrels and rain gardens to conserve water and support plant growth. Solarize vegetable gardens during the summer to reduce weeds, pests, and diseases. Minimize pesticide use to encourage ...

If you want to grow pumpkins next year, plant them in March to July and choose varieties that are smaller and quick to reach a harvestable size. Some varieties to check out include Howden, Jackpot, ...

This year I planted my vegetable garden on the late side. But everyone assured me that, in my region (upstate New York), it would be just fine planting during the first week of June. Alas, the week ...