Gardening

Are your tomatoes and cucumbers hanging out with the wrong crowd? Improve your garden with companion planting, the art of...

Flowers on Mother's Day? Of course! But instead of heading to your local florist to purchase the usual prearranged bouquet,...

Spring cleaning is about more than just your closets and garage. Spruce up your houseplants with a green clean and...

Sure, flowers beautify your home. And they smell nice, too. But how can you keep them healthy, so that you...

Is your weekly trip to the garden centre draining your wallet? Here are nine ways to cultivate a lush outdoor...

If you haven’t yet planted a vegetable garden, don’t worry. Summer-planted gardens grow well because the soil is warm and...

Don’t want to douse your garden in chemicals? Send plant-eating critters packing with these homemade solutions.

Whether it’s ants making you antsy, mosquitoes hunting for your blood, or snails stealing your veggies, there’s a way to...

As natural habitats are replaced by developed land, many species of birds and butterflies become increasingly reliant on the space...

Turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis with these tips for picking, planting, and caring for outdoor plants.

With a little planning you can enjoy herbs for your culinary masterpieces, fresh salad greens, and other tasty vegetables fresh...

Don't get gloomy from the winter blahs. You can chase the grey away by creating your own indoor oasis.  

Before you get planting you need to brush up on a few pointers. To help you get started here’s what...

Digging in the dirt may be a natural cure for depression according to recent research that shows a common type...

It's not too late to take the plunge and plant your own vegetables. The following veggies mature quickly and are...

Late summer and fall can be colourful times for your garden, with plenty of brilliant blooms and flamboyant foliage. Discover...

Fresh-cut trees are longer lasting and are less likely to become fire traps. To test for freshness, bend a needle...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apples naturally contain this setting agent. If your jellies aren't setting up properly, place a cheesecloth sack filled with the...

Do your hedges need some pruning? Curious how often you should trim your hedges? Here are helpful instructions and guidelines...

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