African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the ...

Key Points Dig up dahlias about two weeks after the first frost so the tubers can form eyes for next year’s growth.Clean, divide, dry, and store tubers in moist peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, ...

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 ...

The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades.

In addition to calcium, wood ash contains 5-7% potassium and 1.5-2% phosphorous, both key nutrients for plants. Although it can be a decent fertilizer, McKinley points out that other fertilizers might ...

A byproduct of trees, Bloomhouse repurposed cardboard to "kill" grass, which returns it to the soil it originated from ...

Rosemary is a fragrant herb that can be easily grown indoors if you have the right soil conditions. The key to growing ...

Gardening tools are evolving to incorporate technology — including artificial intelligence — to help us keep plants healthier ...

Dahlias can be a bit tricky to dig up and save over the winter. In fact, many cold-region gardeners opt to just grow dahlias as annuals, buying new plants each year. Overwintering dahlias as ...

If you planted a fall/winter veggie garden, it’s not too late to add a few more cool-weather crops such as bok choy, peas, radishes and salad greens. October is the time to plant vegetable starts ...