Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.

Growing hydroponically allows for more flexibility. Gardeners can grow year-round indoors and in areas where growing in the ...

Even small spaces have big potential when it comes to gardening. Grow berries in containers on your patio or balcony for ...

Check out ‘The Preserver’s Garden,’ written by Staci and Jeremy Hill. It’s essential to anyone who doesn’t want food to go to ...

If you don't want to hang around for a late harvest, these fruits and vegetables are ideal for growing early and getting a late-winter head start this season.

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

When you know how to grow a sweet potato in water, you can get a dozen or more slips for free that you can plant in your ...

Trying to start a vegetable garden can feel like a gigantic task - but if you know the basics, you can start right away and ...

Hot, dry spells don’t have to spell disaster. Here’s how to keep beds, borders, veg and pots alive through a summer drought with better watering, smart shade and small habit shifts.

When summer turns fierce, even sun-lovers can flag. A little temporary shade can be the difference between a thriving bed and ...

I’ve been growing small-leafed basils since the 1980s. Varieties like Green Bouquet, Spicy Globe, Boxwood, and Pistou have ...

Bringing home a new houseplant? Prevention is key to avoiding pest infestations. Inspect the plant closely, especially under ...