Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite berry plants and shrubs. Here are 7 ...

Wondering how to make your plants thrive? The secret is lying right in your pantry! Discover 10 surprising kitchen ...

Q. Every year our hostas, especially the smaller ones are bothered with buckshot sized-holes. I have noticed a golden bodied small flying insect that may be the culprit. It looks like a wasp. Also, ...

Q: My gardenia leaves are light green with curled brown tips. We water three to four times per week with an irrigation system. The plants have been in the pot for about a year and were created from ...

CORVALLIS – Often not considered, soil pH has as much effect on plant health as disease, insects, drought and drainage. Keeping pH in the right range for certain plants is essential, according to ...

Stop chucking them in your bin or down the drain - and try this instead - but just be careful if you have a dog ...

You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

When I did a walk-through of a friend’s garden, she mentioned some of her favorite shrubs were not looking too good in spite of the fact they were in healthy settings and getting enough water. The ...

Using household items, you can easily fortify your plants without spending a fortune on special products. These natural ...

DEAR JESSICA: Down in Boynton Beach, Florida, I had a 5-foot (around and tall) gardenia, and every month I gave it the juice from an otherwise empty pickle jar, so about half the liquid volume. It ...