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.

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

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

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

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

Peatlands act as a crucial climate regulator, and are increasingly at the center of conflicts over resource extraction.

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

The popular football phrase “You got Mossed” has a different meaning at Kansas State. When you hear those words, they usually reference a talented wide receiver using his size and athleticism to make ...

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it's important to keep up with certain gardening tasks, according to Monty Don.

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 ...