While there are plenty of commercial houseplant mixes available, it's easy to make your own snake plant potting mix. Not only ...

Don Kinzler writes: "Premoistening mix is important because the ingredients in the growing mixes are dry and they’re often difficult to rewet." ...

This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.

Growing carrots from seed can give you a harvest of sweet roots way better than store-bought with these growing tips.

Fill them with potting soil, sow your seed, and then when it's time to transplant, you can put the whole natural "pot" in the ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

Full Sunlight: Lemon trees require full sunlight to thrive. Ensure that your balcony gets at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day. If your balcony is shaded, you may want to move the plant to ...

1.) Think about changes for 2025. While the 2024 growing season is still fairly fresh in your mind, think about changes you’d like to make in the landscape this season. January and February are good ...

Jane says, "Organic mulch will help retain moisture in the soil of your houseplants. To improve the soil, mulch it with organic matter like straw, leaves, or wood chips. Decomposing mulch reduces ...