Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

A trellis can be a game changer for certain garden plants and veggies, but do the crops you're growing in your yard require this extra support?

For generations, tomato growers have relied on sturdy cages, wooden stakes and sprawling trellis systems to keep their plants upright and productive. While traditional tomato cages certainly get the ...

Remember that fairy tale about Jack and the Beanstalk? It’s probably the most famous example of “growing up” or vertical gardening. “Growing up” expands your garden’s potential because growing ...

One of the easiest ways to maximize your garden space is by taking advantage of the real estate above the ground, using a method called vertical gardening. This type of landscaping can be practical — ...

As you hone your gardening skills, plant spacing and seed starting aren't the only things you need to learn. If you decide to grow trailing or vining plants, it's important to know what trellis you ...

“Growing up” expands your garden’s potential because growing vertically increases the number of plants that can be grown in an area. For example, one butternut squash plant can easily take over a 4-by ...