Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

Coleus can also take direct sun in cooler gardens. Coleus is just as much a favorite houseplant as it is a garden subject.

Tropical plants, such as hibiscus and ferns, need warmth and humidity to thrive, so they typically do well indoors, says ...

Digging to bury organic matter also relieves any compaction brought about by walking on the soil in wet conditions, helping rain to infiltrate the ground. Spiking and hollow tining lawns similarly ...

Following an unanticipated early frost in September, I undertook prompt efforts to clear flower beds, assisted a neighbor harvest remaining summer vegetables, and attempted to preserve annual and trop ...

Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them ...

Calla lilies usually flower in summer, but you can brighten up your winter home by forcing them to bloom out of season, which is actually easier than it sounds.

Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters. These plants, ...

If you've stepped outside on a warm afternoon to see your squash plants wilting, you may immediately grab the watering can to give them a good soak. However, this may not help. Firstly, the afternoon ...