A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between ...

Growing your own plants can help save money on groceries. Learn which types of vegetables and fruits you can grow in your home all year long.

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For Christopher Griffin, plants are the secret to self-care and self-growth. For one Instagram influencer, the secret to self-care, community building and self-growth is simple -- house plants.

To ensure success for your crops, direct-sow seeds as early as possible in August. If your frost date is rapidly approaching, look for fast-maturing crops or plant starts instead of sowing seeds. It ...

What do plants need to grow? Plants are a great addition to any home, whether indoors or outdoors, the benefits of adding some nature to your living space have been well documented. However, keeping ...

There are lots of ways a hazardous plant can end up in your yard. Sometimes wind carries problem-causing seeds a long distance. Other times, animals disperse these seeds during their travels. A number ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on anthuriums, beets, amaryllis, Christmas cacti, ixora, composting and ...