A garden hose is a garden hose, right? Sure, there are different sizes and lengths, and heavy, medium and light duty, coiled and straight, but I thought all hoses were basically the same. Then I received a sample Water Right hose, and what I thought I knew was turned upside down. Here's why.

If your garden area, patio, or deck gets frequent winds, don't despair; there are many ways to soften or block the wind, and many plants that are up to the task. Here are some tips and suggested plants for creating a beautiful container garden sanctuary in a windy location.

In the height of summer, plants can be damaged by high heat and too much direct sun. This is especially true for plants grown in containers. Here are some tips for helping your container garden survive and flourish during the hottest days of summer.

Many vegetables need calcium to fend off a variety of ills, especially tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and some squash and melons. Crushed eggshells, lime, or gypsum added to the soil can solve the low calcium problem, and increase your garden's yield. Here are the tricks for a calcium-rich garden.

Any variety of potato can be grown in containers, if your container is large enough. A 16” to 20” diameter plastic container is perfect, and you won't have to worry about gophers or other pests getting your harvest before you do. Here are some tips and tricks for a bountiful potato harvest.

Recipes for insect and disease sprays you can make at home with common ingredients. Simple and inexpensive, yet very effective.