Q: I cut this idea out of your column some time ago and tried it when I went on vacation. I’m very pleased with how well it worked. After two-and-a-half weeks, the pots were still moist and I know ...

The first week of March may roar in with cold weather but the soft bleating of opening buds will be waiting at the end of this month. The challenge is how to start the early spring garden chores such ...

From chickweed to henbit, these are the weeds you'll want to remove before winter so they don't spread in spring.

Removal isn’t the only option for a big, old shrub that’s outgrowing its space or just not blooming well anymore. Many overgrown shrubs can be brought back into size and shape and even induced to ...

Question: Lots of shoots are growing from the base and among the limbs of a tree form crape myrtle. Can I remove these to allow yard work? Answer: Do the needed pruning to make your crape myrtle more ...

For some, gardening is a chore, but those who take care of plants tend to have greater hand strength, smaller waists, better balance and eat more fruits and vegetables. They fall less often and walk ...