Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

To put out big blooms camellias need the right care. From planting them in the wrong soil to watering them improperly, here ...

Erosion can whisk away valuable topsoil and even cause whole embankments to collapse. These plants will help lock soil in ...

The Chinese New Year kicks off the Year of the Snake Jan. 29. The perfect plant for the occasion? Easy-care snake plant ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Pomegranate trees can grow either along the coast or inland, unlike most deciduous fruit trees, which prefer a chillier ...

Camellias are the jewel of the winter garden. With so many types, they can be red, pink or white and they can be a solid ...

Mojave portulaca has cup-shaped flowers in yellow, mango, tangerine and fuchsia colors. It can be ordered online, but I hope ...

A more useful approach for gardeners may be the concept of phenology and a weather-measurement system called growing degree ...

Imagine having sunny orange, bright yellow and luscious green fruit growing in your home, especially during this gray, cold ...

Think “boxwood” and you probably conjure up images of Colonial gardens and intricate hedges. Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are among ...

ALEXANDRIA — Each year, the National Garden Bureau highlights standout crops, and for 2025, Calendula – also known as pot marigold – takes the spotlight as the “Annual of the Year.” Loved for its ...