A growing number of home gardeners are noticing that small adjustments in plant spacing can have a surprisingly large impact ...

Planting seeds seems simple: poke a hole, drop a seed, cover it, and wait for magic. But gardens are brutally honest, and ...

Here's how to space out your vegetable plants so you don't end up with an overcrowded mess.

Whether you start your tomatoes from seed or buy tomato seedlings, as you get ready to plant them, keep in mind proper spacing is essential for successful growing. As a rule of thumb, allow 2 to 3 ...

Planting fruit trees is a wonderful way to enhance both the beauty and functionality of your garden. If you're planning to ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If you open up a pea pod, you will find that all of the peas inside are the same size and the same distance apart. The same is true of princess beans, runner beans and soybeans as well as various ...

Gardeners can make handy measuring tools from wood, plastic or metal. I have planted gardens for numerous years with an easy method for correctly spacing rows, seeds and transplants. I have pairs of ...

Over-seeding mistakes caused by planters can cost corn and cotton farmers between $4 to $15 per acre, or even more in some ...