Tomato Companion Plants: What to Grow (and Avoid) Nearby
The best tomato companion plants -- basil, marigolds, peppers and more -- plus the crops you should never plant near tomatoes, and answers to the questions gardeners ask most.
Vegetable Growing
Planting guides, soil, spacing, raised beds and containers -- everything you need to grow a productive vegetable garden.
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Raised Bed Soil: The Best Mix, Ratios and DIY Recipes
The best raised bed soil is roughly 60% topsoil, 30% compost and 10% aeration material. Get the ideal ratios, two DIY mix recipes, and how much soil you actually need.
When to Plant Tomatoes in My Zone: A USDA Zone-by-Zone Planting Guide
Wondering when to plant tomatoes in my zone? Use your last frost date and soil temperature -- not the calendar -- to time indoor seed starting and outdoor transplanting for USDA zones 3 through 11.
How to Grow Vegetables in Containers: A Beginner's Guide
How to grow vegetables in containers -- the right pot size for each crop, potting mix advice, watering and feeding tips, and small-space patio layout ideas.
Best Vegetables for Raised Beds: 7 Crops That Thrive
The best vegetables for raised beds -- tomatoes, leafy greens, root vegetables, bush beans, peppers, herbs and strawberries -- plus what struggles there and how to lay out your bed.