Gardening

Fresh-cut trees are longer lasting and are less likely to become fire traps. To test...

Coffee grounds placed in the planting hole encourage acid-forming bacteria, boosting the growth of such...

Add real wood-smoke flavor to foods cooked on your gas grill with a handful of...

Stratification is the name given to the process of inducing seeds to emerge from dormancy...

Repotting can be done at any time, especially if a plant is suffering. But the...

Severe pruning of everblooming roses produces fewer but larger flowers. This method renews old and...

The poppy family (Papaver) includes 50 species of annuals and perennials with crinkled, cuplike blooms reminiscent...

Coordinating your porch furniture and plants will create a more inviting environment. Rattan or wicker...

Apples naturally contain this setting agent. If your jellies aren't setting up properly, place a...

Do your hedges need some pruning? Curious how often you should trim your hedges? Here...

In some instances, bulbs are best removed for storage instead of being left in the ground.

Taking cuttings is a simple, quick way to propagate plants so that you can multiply...

1. Measure windows carefully. To work out how much fabric you need, measure the height between...

See our guide below for vital informaiton on harvesting and storing vegetables: 

If you have enough room, dedicate an area of the garden to the orchard. A...

Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds. Some are selective, specially formulated to kill a...

A no-dig garden can be built on soil, over existing lawn or even on hard,...

A worm farm is small enough to be kept on a balcony, so if you...