I hear bad advice on watering, such as watering during the heat of day "burns up" your plants. Here's the truth about ...

Cutting lemon balm back by half just before flowering also encourages bushier growth and keeps the leaves tender. Young ...

Adding organic matter to the soil improves its structure and nutrient content. Compost, leaf mold, or well-rotted manure are ...

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

Spider plants prefer bright, indirect sunlight for best growth. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, while too little ...

Divide irises when they are dormant in midsummer. After blooming in spring, plants slowly move into a dormant period that ...

Garden Heights Nursery, established in 1966, advises precise root watering to maintain healthy plants during summer heat.

Thinking of starting a container garden anytime soon? Here are common mistakes to avoid, which will help your plant grow in a ...

Worried that your garden is going to suffer in heatwaves this summer? Follow these tips to protect your plants and keep your ...

Add soil amendments as needed: Working compost, aged manure, or other amendments into the soil when starting a new garden or planting, transplanting, or repotting helps plants grow better and can ...

Thankfully, choosing this time is easy when it comes to many plants. "The best time to fertilize is in late winter or early ...