A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

I’m writing these words during the weeks before Valentine. So far we’ve had a damaging cold blast but Mother Nature’s earlier gift to Mississippi was, at least, not snow and ice. Snow can be fun but ...

Growing cucumbers is easy indoors and outside, even in pots. We trialled and tasted cucumber varieties to recommend the best ones to you ...

• In mid-winter repot the bulb into a pot that is no more than five centimeters larger than the bulb’s diameter. Amaryllis like to be pot-bound to a certain extent. When planting, do not disturb the ...

There's no need to invest in an expensive greenhouse with these clever small-scale growing solutions you can build yourself.

No sooner do the leaves on Britain’s trees turn from tired green to a multitude of reds and oranges, than winds blow the branches bare. In some exposed places it happened almost overnight; in more ...

Lower Makefield Township’s Native Plant Ordinance at 18 Years and Counting. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2-3 p.m. This virtual talk from ...

Large-leaved plants are the fashionistas of the indoor plant world. At least, that’s what the garden trendspotters say.

It's not just humans who can feel the impact of our country's harsh summer heat—our plants, too, can endure hardships if not ...

Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for ...

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

As winter turns into spring, it's time for gardeners to consider which plants they'll cultivate in planters, pots and gardens. If you're in the midst of planning your garden and need ...