Winter and summer are the worst times to plant hydrangeas. Winter isn't a good choice because it's too cold and the ground is ...

In a classic tale of taking over someone else’s choices when you buy a place, when we moved into our current home and garden, ...

When planting cucumbers, compost or well-rotted manure are great choices to incorporate into the soil. Or add a handful of balanced slow-release granular fertilizer to the soil. One of the best ...

Water deeply, which encourages root growth, making plants more drought tolerant. It is best to water in the morning since it ...

In the search for a "no maintenance" plant, daylily is about as close as one can get. Indeed, it often is mused "daylilies ...

Do you recognize this herb garden demon? I've dislodged it everywhere I see it, but it keeps coming back! What to do?

Raised beds are a great solution for gardeners who want to have more control over the soil quality in their garden. They ...

Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot. “As long as you’ve got the right ...

Add soil amendments as needed: Working compost, aged manure, or other amendments into the soil when starting a new garden or ...

If your tomatoes are not turning red, find out the reasons for this common problem and learn effective troubleshooting tips ...

Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...