Dreaming of a fresh new backyard? January is the perfect time to get started. Here are some tips from two local garden ...

If you love plants and you love good food, then the thought of growing herbs indoors has probably crossed your mind. And if you've tried it before, you may have concluded it's just too difficult to ...

Viola flowers are a delightful addition to any indoor garden, bringing a splash of color and a subtle fragrance ...

In this video, I prune our peach trees and mulch up all the fruit to stop pests (fruit fly) from infesting the orchard. Self ...

The poinsettia is not a xeriscape plant, so the first key to its long-term survival is to keep it well watered. The modern versions of the poinsettia are less sensitive to drying than the past ...

Culture is set at the top. Tom Peters, business author, advises: “Give a lot, expect a lot, and if you don’t get it, prune.” ...

The yellow spots look like a fungal infection, which can happen if the plant is grown in a shady location without proper air ...

Wood-destroying fungi can be beneficial when it breaks down dead wood because it makes nutrients available through the decomposition process. If you come across a fallen tree in its natural ...

Constantly killing your houseplants in the winter? Low-maintenance succulents thrive in the dry air caused by heating and ...

ERASE THE COLD: Prune off any freeze damage caused to gingers, elephant ears, philodendrons, cannas and other herbaceous ...