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When choosing vegetables to grow or plant in winter, keep in mind that, although you can harvest some vegetables during the frostiest months, you will need to start such winter crops duri...
The color red, often associated with love, glory, and power, grabs attention. So red shrubs are a must-have when you want a garden that stands out from others. Of course, that can include...
Among the easiest houseplants to grow, pothos (Epipremnum aurum) is a vigorous viner that throws out heart-shaped, green, yellow, or variegated leaves in rapid succession. Common pothos v...
Derived from 19th-century glass Wardian cases that were once lashed to the decks of ships to keep plants alive on long sea voyages, closed terrariums became popular for keeping humidity-l...
Q: I’ve seen one of my garden friends bottom-watering plants such as her African violets. Why does she feel that it is necessary for her to do that rather than using a can for watering pl...
The best indoor hanging plants produce floods of attractive foliage while tolerating typical household conditions. Unless otherwise indicated, the following types prefer bright indirect l...
Are ashes good for plants when applied to garden soil? The answer depends on the “disposition” of the soil—whether it is sweet (alkaline) or sour (acidic) in nature! Because the carbonate...
The color purple has long been associated with power and prominence, as “born to the purple” means born into royalty. And, in the U. K. , “having a purple patch” means having a period of ...
When planning how to grow spinach in your garden, keep in mind that this leafy, nutrient-rich vegetable matures quickly in 1 to 2 months. However, it prefers cool days and often will bolt...
No, peanuts don’t grow on trees, nor are there peanut bushes. Once called goober peas, peanuts are actually annual legumes, like peas. They just happen to produce their pods underground. ...
