This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.

The summer harvest might be in full swing but now is a great time to plan a vegetable garden that will return a dividend for years to come.

A few hours each week spent outdoors nurturing fruits, flowers and vegetables can provide exercise, stress reduction, vitamin D and a better diet.

Full Sunlight: Lemon trees require full sunlight to thrive. Ensure that your balcony gets at least 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day. If your balcony is shaded, you may want to move the plant to ...

Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

As we enter a new month and finally bid farewell to January, keen gardeners must cut down on doing one key thing.

Here are the top Riesling wines from the 2024 SFIWC. Below are brief descriptions and tasting notes of the three wines that made the final round.

Don Kinzler writes: "Premoistening mix is important because the ingredients in the growing mixes are dry and they’re often difficult to rewet." ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need some ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” ...

Livestock producers know the pains of dealing with mud. Whether it’s seasonal rainfall or melting snow, wet weather and livestock can create a messy situation.