"I bury apple cores directly into raised beds that are resting for the season," says Austin. "They break down beautifully and ...

The system, introduced by the French entomologist René Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur in 1735, is a measurement of heat ...

It’s summer and everywhere you look hydrangeas are bursting with color. If bloom envy has you eager to add a hydrangea to ...

Fall might seem like the wrong time to think about spring flowers, but it's actually perfect. Many spring-blooming bulbs and perennials need the cold winter ...

If you're looking for a continuous supply of purple flowers in your garden, you'll find that lavender is easy to grow if you ...

As summer sets in and spring-planted gardens wind down, many folks let the heat put a pause on their gardening. But this is ...

While we are currently in the heat of summer, it’s not too early to start thinking about extending your vegetable garden’s growing season with some fall vegetables.

Subtropical plants such as bottlebrush, loquats, figs, oleanders, and pomegranates, don’t always flower their first years ...

Mint leaves may turn brown from improper care or a fungus called mint rust. Prevention includes sterilizing garden tools, ...

Planting in mid-July can ensure a fall harvest for many vegetables. One benefit of a fall garden: Many insect pests' life cycles are completed or at least winding down.

Dig a pit with a diameter of 3 feet and a depth of 3 ½ feet. Marinate lamb meat (or goat or beef) in adobo the night before ...

So you think gardening season is winding down? Think again. August might feel like the tail end of summer, but it's actually ...