These common leafy greens are surprisingly well-suited to hanging pots. And by succession planting, you can enjoy a steady ...

Winter doesn't need to mean the end of your edible garden. Many leafy greens are cold-hardy and can continue to be grown even ...

There's no need to throw your used tea leaves in the garbage when they can have a second life by improving the health of your ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Starting a garden can feel like stepping into an epic adventure. One day you’re watering happily, and the next your “green ...

Whether you've filled out all your shelves or your just looking for more colorful plants, this trailing perennial can take ...

Convert problem turfgrass areas:into low-maintenance hardscapes. Consider bark, gravel, wood decking or hardwood mulch along with decorative pottery planted with seasonal color. Give special attention ...

Some folks keep a few houseplants in their home just to have a splash of color or a bit of nature in their interior spaces. But houseplants can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your home, ...

Cells don't express all the genes they contain all the time. The portion of our genome that encodes eye color, for example, doesn't need to be turned on in liver cells. In plants, genes encoding the ...