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It’s hard not to love the fuzzy foliage of many African violets, plus the cheerful flowers. They thrive in average home conditions and rebloom multiple times all year long. With just a li...
Ask About Lawn ChemicalsWhat happens when you want to tread gently and eliminate the use of lawn chemicals in your yard, but your neighbor pursues grassy perfection and mosquito-free comf...
Orchids have a reputation. Their presence in a room promotes a sense of calm and adds an exotic touch to the decor. However, gardeners and plant lovers often see them as finicky, needy, o...
Among indoor plants, pothos is a longtime fan favorite for a few reasons. It’s super easy to grow, tolerating a wide range of sunlight, moisture, temperature, and humidity. It works as a ...
Q: Our tomato garden is doing really well this summer, and we’ll have far more than we can eat at once. Short of canning or dehydrating them, what advice can you offer about how to store ...
Q: I’m new to gardening, and my tomato plants are doing pretty well. What’s your best advice about when to pick tomatoes: when they’re fully ripe, almost ripe, or still green? How can I t...
The summer lawn-mowing ritual has been part of our culture for the better part of two centuries. In the old days, our forebears would simply let the sheep and rabbits take care of mowing ...
These essential tasks will keep your garden growing strong and healthy all season.
The most important part of gardening is building up and managing healthy soil. Rarely is native soil ideal for the plants we want to grow in our landscapes and gardens, so we add things t...
Q: We just moved into our house, and want to take care of things the right way. I’ve gotten lots of recommendations about what to do with grass clippings when we mow, but to me it sounds ...
