And to help you choose which vegetables to plant in May, so you too can enjoy a homegrown crop, I've called in the help of garden experts to share their top tips and advice. 1. Lettuce ...

Planting them into the blazing sun is even more stress. A stretch of overcast days is the perfect planting time. If that's not an option, plant at twilight to give your plants a night to adjust.

Brussels sprouts require patience, taking 120 days to mature, with harvesting in the fall. Mezitt also mentioned that some vegetables, like cabbage, take all summer to grow for one harvest.

Top advice on the best 7 vegetables to plant in March. Top tip. Organic gardener Adam Weiss, Master Gardener and owner of Pike Lane Gardens, recommends sowing radishes in raised beds or containers ...

Square-foot gardening employs a system of laying out, planting and maintaining a productive garden in almost any amount of space, utilizing small plots based on a grid of squares measuring 1 foot ...

When planting seeds or plants, consider the size and shape of the mature plant. You are going to want to thin or space transplants so that the outer leaves barely touch one another.

As the temperature drops in September, it’s the perfect month to plant cool-weather crops that thrive in conditions under 75°F. If you make a start now, your home-grown veg will be ready to ...

Garden: How to grow blueberries in the home garden Climbing and sprawling crops like cucumbers, pole beans, squash and tomatoes can be grown vertically at the perimeter of a square-foot garden.

All of these practices done in the fall helps the grass develop deeper roots to withstand next year’s summer heat and drought. Make sure to get a soil sample to ensure nutrient levels are adequate.

Planting in a sunny position and keeping them watered is also essential, “They need 6 to 8 hours of direct sun and consistent deep watering, ideally at the base to prevent leaf disease,” and ...