January, known for being cold and dark, is right around the corner. Winter sowing of native seeds in containers set outside ...

For best results, individual pepper plants should be kept in pots or grow bags that are at least 12 inches in diameter, although larger pots are even better. Ensure the growing containers have plenty ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Bring your garden indoors during the winter with containers to keep your crops going year-round. Light and the soil you use ...

Two of my favorite house plants have gotten quite large. How can I tell when it is time to move them to larger pots? How do I select the best potting soil and fertilizer? Your frequency of watering is ...

Heat-loving watermelons can be grown outdoors in warmer climates or in a greenhouse in areas that don’t reach those same high temperatures naturally. Wherever you grow watermelon, you strive for them ...

I bought a hibiscus this past spring and have really enjoyed it. Did I misunderstand the salesperson who told me to plant it in the garden? For now, I am keeping it in my unheated garage, but I wonder ...

Here are five things to do in the garden this week: Herbs. Chives can be planted now, and if you care for them properly, you will have them or their progeny for years since they propagate from bulbs ...