Caring for a succulent plant indoors is a little different than growing other houseplants. Compared to tropical houseplants, ...

During COVID, seed and plant sales grew like hotcakes, more than 60% for many garden retailers. It’s no wonder, what with all ...

Don't throw away your eggshells! Learn how to turn them into a powerful fertilizer with our step-by-step guide on making ...

Native to northern Mexico, the southeastern U.S., and the Caribbean, Tillandsia plants absorb nutrients and moisture from the air. For a minimalistic terrarium, combine an air plant in glass with a ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

You might see bags labeled potting soil, planting mix, soil conditioner and compost. How do you select the best one for your needs? When you select a soil product, first consider where you plan to ...