Decades ago, horticulturists studied ways to provide potted plants with a medium that offered support and nutrition as well as drainage and aeration, Don Kinzler writes.

The third week of September was National Houseplant Week, a nod to the fact that we’re turning our attention to indoor plants. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little ...

Orange trees grow well in containers. If you live in a cold climate, bring them indoors for winter or enjoy their beauty—and ...

Growing herbs at home can be a rewarding experience, giving you fresh ingredients for your meals and a touch of greenery in ...

The condition of your soil affects how it will retain moisture after a rainstorm or irrigation. Learn why your soil still ...

Growing vegetables in raised beds offers many benefits. Raised beds give your garden a sense of scale and structure, limit the presence of weeds in beds, and are easier on the body as they require ...

Learn what seed starting mix is, how it differs from potting soil, and how the right blend can dramatically boost your seedlings’ success.

No wonder they are tucked into seemingly every spot possible for a plant — be it in garden beds, hanging in wall baskets (or ...

I love a good autumn display of squash and pumpkin. But caution! If you plan to eat your squash, you need to protect it from ...

Roses, hollies, camellias, and more can be propagated with semi-hardwood cuttings this fall, with details on timing, rooting ...

The largest herds of caribou in the world make their homes here. Polar bears give birth to cubs in dens dug into this soil, ...

Herbs require well-draining soil to prevent root rot. A good mix would be equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite ...