Pumpkin and winter squash are already very shelf-stable once they’ve been cured. Just wipe the rind with either vodka or ...

It's common to see squash leaves wilting in the afternoon heat. You may think they need more water, but there's another ...

There's a difference between pruning and trimming trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Learn when to use each method to promote growth and good health.

Tidying up could do more harm than good if you don't follow these tips.

Orchids need a different approach to pruning than other houseplants. Orchids have a reputation for being hard to grow since their needs are different from other houseplants. They may be somewhat picky ...

Rubber trees (Ficus elastica) are beginner-friendly plants that can light up your space without the hassle that often comes along with other ficus species. They grow best when given ample indirect ...

Question: We have recently noticed a number of yellow flowering trees in older neighborhoods. What are they and where are they available? Answer: You have spotted the golden rain trees producing large ...

This classic squash is pretty beginner-friendly and low-maintenance, but it still needs attention. House Beautiful tapped a ...

This week’s chilly temperatures may have Hoosiers shivering but garden plants may be withering. Low temps can affect plants in different ways that usually start with slowing a plant’s growth and ...

Is it now OK to take salvia out of one bed and put them in another? Can I add porterweed to a flowerbed at this time? — Barbara You may try and move the salvias now, although it would be better to ...

Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler is much more than a football player. He’s an avid gardener that tends to an acre of land ...

Our two window boxes with impatiens were chewed off to 1-inch nubs by deer in mid-July. Since then, I have watered each the ...