Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

Growing sweet potatoes indoors is best done from slips, which are the rooted sprouts that grow from mature sweet potatoes.

Rock dust/basalt: Basalt is an aphanitic extrusive igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium. A light sprinkle over your beds will add a boost of micronutrients. Mycorrhizae: These are fungi ...

October is a good time of year to reassess the appropriateness of what's in your yard. Learn how to 'edit your garden" and ...

Peonies should be planted in the fall because they need a chilling period to produce blooms. Learn when and how to plant peonies in your hardiness zone.

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you should actually do — has shifted in recent years.

Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural ...

Did you know that you don't have to throw away all the fallen leaves in your yard? Leaves are a valuable source of nutrients ...

The secret to healthy plants lies in the soil, says eco-entrepreneur Yap Jing Zong, 25, as he brings StarLifestyle on a tour of a community garden in Taman Setapak Permai, Kuala Lumpur. “If you grow ...

Unlike many other plants, such as hydrangeas and roses, lavender typically doesn't require fertilising. In fact, less is more with this beautiful herb. Over-fertilising can simply promote leafy growth ...