Wintertime Planning for Springtime Improvements
Believe it or not, by this time of year — just over one month into the New Year — nearly
Got Citrus? Learn How and When to Fertilize
Every year, it never ceases to surprise me that winter is a busy season when you have citrus trees growing...
Starting Seeds Using Coffee Cups, Egg Shells or Cardboard Tubes
It's easy to start seeds using recycled materials that you already have at home. Try paper coffee cups, toilet paper...
Love Garlic? Grow Your Own!
Do you love garlic? I do. I like to use it in a lot when I cook. In fact, if
Second Chance for a Damaged Tree
Have you ever had a favorite damaged by a storm or severe cold temperatures? Was the damage so bad that
Simple Butterfly Photography Tips
Simple Butterfly Photography Tips
Plant Strawberries for a Sweet, Edible Groundcover
If you want an attractive ground cover plant with a sweet and flavorful bonus, grow strawberries!
Grow Vegetables and Flowers in Containers
Did you know that you can grow many types of vegetables in containers? You may be surprised to find that
How to Plant Your Own Herb Container Garden
Grow some of your favorite herbs in a container so you can just step outside the kitchen door and pick...
Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors
Do you want to get a head start on your vegetable garden this year? Start growing vegetable seeds indoors! Starting
Using Vines as Groundcover
Most of us are familiar with seeing vines growing up on a wall or fence. But, have you ever thought
Create an Instant Indoor Garden Using Carrot Tops
Next time you are chopping carrots for soup or making carrot sticks, don't throw out the tops. Plant them instead...
Expert Tips for Planting Bare Root Roses
Get your questions answered about planting bare root roses. Find out how to prepare the soil, dig a hole and...
How to Select Bare Root Roses
In warmer growing zones, you can buy bare root roses in late winter. Learn what to look for before going...
Bougainvillea Adds Bright Colors to Your Yard
If you're looking for a beautiful blooming shrub, try bougainvillea! Discover the range of bougainvillea colors and find out the...
Look for a Cactus Skeleton in the Desert
Did you know that you can find skeletons in the desert? Not from animals, but look for a cactus skeleton...
Grow an Indoor Salad Garden
Are you tired of spending $3 or $4 for a bag of salad greens from your grocery store? Salad greens
How to Freeze Fresh Tomatoes, Step-by-Step
If you harvest a bumper crop, follow this easy process to freeze tomatoes for fresh-tasting soups, sauces and salsas.
Best Trees and Plants to Grow by Swimming Pools
If you have a swimming pool, you want to keep it clean. Get expert picks for the best plants and...
Focus on Natives: Live Oaks and Spanish Moss
It's a common myth that Spanish moss damages live oak trees. Find out the truth and learn about the benefits...