Pouring milk down the sink can cause plumbing blockages due to its fats and proteins, leading to slow drains and odors.

“They need six weeks of cold, moist stratification. What I usually do is make a paper towel sandwich with seeds in the middle ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

Rosemary plants are great, flavorful additions to the garden, but they can have trouble surviving the winter. Here's how you ...

If you plan to add fall color to a few pots this season, there is a simple way to create a beautiful fall container. The ...

Dahlias are not winter-hardy in our climate so they must be lifted for repeated use. The success of this process involves careful digging, curing, and storage to prevent the fleshy tubers from ...

Many people gravitate toward the round, globe-shaped radishes, and their small size makes them easy to grow in containers.

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

This October, plant a Fuchsia species in a container to brighten your small, shady patio before winter weather makes your ...

Many gardens have not fared well with the dry late-summer/early fall conditions, so help is on the way with plenty of color ...

Few plants can brighten a container quite like variegated jasmines. These plants prove that in a Southern garden, foliage can ...

With their speedy germination time (some in little as three days) and their bright, primary-red color, radishes always make ...