Everywhere you look, people are talking about gardening. Eat local. Grow your own food. Eat organic. To a new gardener, it ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels do indeed contain potassium, which is a major nutrient for plants. The other ...

Carrots are a rewarding crop, but achieving those perfect, uniform roots requires just a little extra care. The secret?

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels ...

Pecan hulls make a lovely mulch in a perennial garden or shrub bed. They lay flat and, at least in my experiences, they ...

If the leaves of your citrus tree are yellow, it’s a sign that they are deficient in the minerals — nitrogen and magnesium t ...

Knowing when to plant these spring bulbs is the first step in enjoying snowdrops in your garden. Just like daffodils, tulips, ...

Well-draining soil and drainage holes are always a good idea for jade plants, as these measures can help prevent root rot, says Bridgewater. The soil should completely dry out in between ...

The answer is pretty simple: Keep plants growing in it. Plants that germinate in the late summer, sending their roots deep into the soil, will provide a place for water to go. This also provides for ...

Pinch out the center of the stem to remove the plant's leader or center leaf and force new growth out of where the leaves meet the stems. About 50 years ago, my great-aunt gave me a philodendron and, ...

Camouflage your shed: Blending your shed into its surroundings can encourage more birds to go to it. Avoid painting your shed ...