Are pests wreaking havoc in your garden, leaving you frustrated and worried about the potential harm of chemical pesticides?

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Indoor flowering plants can have an amazing impact on your space. Learn to grow freesia flower bulbs for fragrant indoor ...

My Russian sages ( Perovskia —which by the way are not from Russia or in the sage family) were still sporting silver leaves and about half of their tall, arching sprays of teensy lavender flower ...

Keep the harvests coming with these hardy crops for the winter garden.

These indoor-outdoor Christmas container ideas are made to last from after Thanksgiving through New Years. Detailed how-to's ...

With this weird, long warm fall, it’s easy to put off putting your garden to bed for the winter. But weather can change very ...

Growing food for the table is second nature for many gardeners. The satisfaction of feeding loved ones from nutritious crops ...

Poinsettias are a mainstay of homes and businesses during December. Poinsettias can remain beautiful beyond the holiday ...

Some types of perennials, including hosta, do not have sturdy stems, and quickly turn to mush after a few hard freezes. Hosta, daylilies and iris are best cut back in fall to an inch or so above ...

Looking to extend mealtimes to furry outdoor friends this season? Here's all the safe foods you can put in your garden and ...

Growing flowers from seed is a rewarding way to fill your garden with color and fragrance. These beautiful blooms are not ...