Horticulture

Farmer planting young seedlings of lettuce salad in the vegetable garden (Photo: iStock - AlexRaths)
Home and Family, Horticulture

Getting a head start: How to successfully start seeds indoors

Thinking about starting seeds indoors? Proper timing, light and watering can make the difference between lanky seedlings and sturdy transplants. Read More

A bee on a chrysanthemum extracts nectar to make sweet honey. (Adobe Stock │ #295334838 - andov)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

How to incorporate native plants in the garden

Female gardener pruning fruit tree in early spring. (Adobe Stock │ #552780790 - Angelov)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Spring landscaping cleanup: Timing and technique key to successful pruning



Woman checking soil health before growth a seed of vegetable or plant seedling. (Adobe Stock │ #572997453 - maxbelchenko)

Do I need to test my garden’s soil?

Green plant and frosted window. (Adobe Stock │ #150300423 - Studio Light & Shade)

February triggers houseplants to begin emerging from winter dormancy

Cattleya flowers. (iStock │ #1369244476 - y-studio)

Orchids: A cure for winter doldrums

Metal watering can covered with snow. (iStock │ #1297451757 - Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz)

Even in winter, gardens need water

Miniature succulent plants in a planter. (Adobe Stock │ #335986421 - xiaoliangge)

‘Succulent mania’ takes root

Myth-busting coffee grounds

Is trouble brewing in your garden?

Poinsettia (Iowa State University Extension)

Holiday plant care

White packs of salad, cucumber, beet, pumpkin, tomato, paprika seeds on fresh dark soil background. Planting vegetables. Preparation for garden season in early spring. (Photo: iStock - FotoDuets)

Despite winter’s chill, gardeners can still prep for spring