Bison manure and some neighborly elbow grease teamed up for tall tomato plants on Payne St. North this summer. Ron Domeier said his wife Karen and a neighbor, Irene Piotter, began talking about ...

Key Takeaways Deadheading keeps your garden tidy and blooming by removing spent flowers so plants can put energy into fresh blooms instead of seed-making.Use pinching for tender-stemmed plants and ...

When used correctly, common household items like spent coffee grounds, Epsom salt, and even banana peels can be used to ...

Forest fires have become a common occurrence. In some states, it is not a matter of if, but when, a forest fire will break ...

Gingers produce thick, fleshy stems that grow at or just below the soil. With a good, thick mulch of leaves or pine straw, ...

Summer is prime time for fertilizer mistakes. You can easily prevent a gardening disaster by avoiding these mistakes.

This trend is following the footsteps of popular sustainable gardening methods by utilizing minimal resources.

New research finds that centuries-old oaks can dynamically rewire how they absorb nutrients—suggesting forests may be more resilient allies in the climate fight than once believed.

High in Fiji’s rainforest, the ant plant Squamellaria grows swollen tubers packed with sealed, single-door “apartments.” ...

If you want to experiment on your plants to improve their health, you can make your own chlorophyll fertilizer or buy it to ...

Whether you’re planting a vegetable bed, flowers or simply hoping for greener grass, success starts with understanding the soil beneath your feet. Soil is more than just dirt — it’s a living system ...

How to turn your backyard into a remarkably productive vegetable patch using nothing more than sunlight, smart planning, and ...