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

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

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 ...

Summer brings dry, hot weather that makes life hard for all the plants in your garden. To keep them healthy and beautiful, ...

Corn rootworm damage. Root pruning from corn rootworm can cause significant yield loss. Recent research predicts up to 15% yield loss for every node pruned back to 1.5" of the stalk.² ...

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

There's nothing better than utilizing your rosemary plant when cooking a fresh meal. However, it's important to follow this watering tip to ensure it thrives.

*Fill in the space around the root ball with the dirt that was dug out of the hole. Continue to press down on the dirt until ...

Bindweed readily sprouts from seed or underground roots from spring through fall. Go on bindweed patrols weekly to eliminate ...

A. Help with bountiful basil is on the way. First, do not transplant basil into the ground in our Western Washington climate. Our soil is too cool and damp. Basil grows best in a container, preferably ...

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