As we get deeper into Spring, you might be wondering when’s the best time to start your garden. A local greenhouse in Newton ...

Handling plant roots carefully and watering plants well after repotting and transplanting can minimize the worst symptoms of ...

Gardenias prefer an acid fertilizer (such as Miracid) about once a month May to August. Cut back to half-strength in ...

You’ve just finished harvesting a bumper crop of corn in your garden, and it’s time to put the garden to bed for the season.

I recently caught sight of the blooms of a candlestick plant (Senna alata) in my neighborhood and was reminded that this ...

A simple trick can help gardeners keep their patios clean by preventing potting mix from escaping container drainage holes.

A plant should have at least two sets of true leaves before it is disturbed. Another way to tell if your seedlings are ready to be transplanted is by looking at the roots. When you pull a seedling out ...

Here are 10 tools to help you care for your indoor plants in the spring: ...

Make a small indentation in the soil with your fingers.

If you’ve ever thought about caladiums for use in containers, you are spot on to a trend sweeping the country.

Here are four things to keep in mind if you want to grow great tomatoes in containers: Here’s a simple exercise to get you ...

Hydrangeas have been popular garden plants for decades. These versatile shrubs thrive in granite soil, shady woodland sites, ...