Sunflowers are beloved as summer annuals. Learn more about the different varieties of sunflowers, how to care for them, and ...

Growing your own plants from seed opens up a wide variety of herbs and vegetables that you won’t find at the store.

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Duckweed might be the world’s most underestimated plant. Thriving in water and rich in potential, this fast-growing aquatic ...

If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, there’s something you can do to prevent having as many ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s ...

Artist Sam Van Aken's 'Tree of 40 Fruit' uses grafting to create wonder but also to preserve regional agricultural traditions ...

Peas are a little contrary in that they actually prefer the colder weather, so southern gardeners should act fast to get pea ...

Calcium is a mineral that plays an essential role in health. Though milk is a main dietary source of calcium, many foods ...

Rhubarb will grow and flourish in most soils, but grows best in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil that has good organic matter content. Careful soil preparation will help rhubarb stay healthy and ...

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best low-maintenance ground covers for gardens.