What is Potting Soil? Potting soil, despite its name, doesn’t always contain soil. Instead, it often includes a blend of ...

Improving the soil means adding organic matter such as compost that will act like a sponge to hold more moisture. But you can ...

Home-grown strawberries taste better than anything from the supermarket. Discover our best varieties and how to grow them ...

Jelenek’s Garden Center in Calumet Township has closed after nearly six decades.

Q I have this "thing" about keeping my potted geraniums alive over the winter. Here's a picture of them inside. They will get ...

Introduction Starting a garden can feel overwhelming, but the right tools make all the difference. With the proper equipment, ...

A. Winter protection means forcing your sedum or succulent plant into dormancy by withholding water. Stop watering in ...

Removing weeds as soon as they appear, before their roots fully anchor into the soil, is best for the garden, as well as your ...

A 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch, such as undyed wood chips, shredded bark or dried-out (never fresh) grass clippings over the ...

Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

Whether you’re shopping for garden tools online or at a retail store, there are overwhelming types and styles to choose from.

January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent ...