Making your own potting mix is one of the joys houseplant lovers and container gardeners share. Knowing that you're giving ...

There's no doubt watching your houseplants grow bigger brings a sense of pride, knowing you've successfully nurtured them and they're growing healthily. However, this can lead to plants eventually ...

Hot pink lilies messing up your garden's aesthetic? Hide them in the backyard. Professional gardener Tracey Hohman explains the basics of transplanting. In this activity, students will examine the ...

I recently read an article about soil in National Geographic Magazine that mentioned Terra Preta, the basis of which appears to be charcoal. The article started me thinking about some lawn work we are ...

In Estonia and throughout Europe, ornamental gardening is becoming an increasingly popular pastime and a significant industry. Given the extensive use of peat soils, which upon excavation transform ...

When the weather turns gloomy and outside garden chores are minimal, my thoughts often turn to inside plants. One of my favorite ways to grow houseplants is in terrariums. Besides being beautiful they ...

Orchids are known as laid-back houseplants, but as the weather heats up, it is important to monitor them closely to ensure they stay healthy. The rising temperature is stressful for most plants, but ...