Dill plants benefit from repeat harvests, regenerating new growth for fuller, bushier plants.Start harvesting when plants are 5 to 6 inches tall with four or five sets of fronds.Harvest dill seeds for ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

The aluminum plant (Pilea cadierei) is an easy-care, fast-growing houseplant with striking foliage. Get tips on its care and ...

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about daylilies, magnolias, shell gingers, zoysia, Meyer lemons, hydrangea and ...

I’ve just found out that plants have three important parts. The roots, the stem and the leaves. Some plants also have flowers which are made up of petals. The roots keep the plant in the ground ...

That means taking out and hauling to the compost or trash pickup all above ground plant parts, including stems and leaves. This leaves the garden looking neat and tidy, a priority for many gardeners.

The rash is an allergic reaction to the oil called urushiol in the leaves, stems and roots of the plant, the Mayo Clinic said. In addition to poison ivy, there are a few other related plants that ...

Carrots, beets and other vegetables that grow in the ground are actually the true roots of plants. Lettuce and spinach are the leaves, while celery and asparagus are the stems, and greens such as ...

They have thick stems that store water, and sparse leaves that minimize evaporation. Some cacti, such as the saguaro, can grow to be over 20 feet tall. Succulents are another type of desert plant ...