As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take ...

“Cacti and succulents are ideal low-maintenance houseplants for winter because they can store water in their leaves, allowing ...

Wondering how to start a lush landscape of foliage that can survive the harsh Texas weather? Colleen Dieter, a top gardening ...

Lavender plants can survive most winters with a little bit of preparation in your autumn clean-up chores and mulching is the ...

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access ...

Mountain mint grows best in full to partial sun in USDA Zones 4-8. Grow it in well-draining soil in raised beds, containers, ...

The name Aucuba means blue tree and the species has attractive glossy bluish-green leaves and, as long as there is a male plant in the vicinity, produce showy red, non edible (poisonous) berries. The ...

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.

Edible gardening and urban farming are also thriving, with more and more people growing their own food in innovative ways.