February is the time multiply your awakening perennials, shrubs and trees. At the awkward stage of development we call puberty, our bodies produce hormones that trigger and enhance our development ...

Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...

Perhaps when it's time to add flowers to your garden, starting seeds is the first thing that comes to mind, but there are ...

Growing plants from cuttings is a great way to expand—or share—the beauty of any garden. Perhaps you’d like to preserve a flower with family history, increase your collection of favorite blooms or ...

Editor's note: This is an updated column that was originally published in 2019. There’s an easy way to tell if you’re overwatering a houseplant. If it sends up a periscope and a white flag, cut back ...

Growing mint indoors means you'll have a constant supply of fresh flavor for salads, desserts, cocktails, and garnishes. Grow ...

Question: I saw dog fennel plants (eupatorium capilliforium) all over the Wisconsin State Fair last year but don't know where to find the plants. Can you help? Answer: Elegant Feather is the sterile ...

Growing basil indoors means you don't worry about cold weather coming. Enjoy fresh basil flavor on pasta, cocktails, and ...

Place the pot on a potting dish filled with water. This method, known as bottom feeding, allows the perlite to slowly absorb ...