Germinating seeds in paper towel used to be a popular way to test seeds for viability. But more and more people are using ...

When you’re eager to get your garden going in the spring, but it's too cold to plant outside, starting seeds inside is a great way to put your green thumb to good use. In some cases, it may also be ...

Growing an herb garden is often a top priority for new gardeners, but the price of purchasing a dozen or more nursery-grown plants can quickly add up. When money is an obstacle between you and the ...

Growing up in suburban New York City, our house was surrounded by woods of primarily American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and white oak (Quercus alba). And one year it occurred to me that I could ...

A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your basil plant should sprout in warm weather ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Growing a fruit and/or vegetable garden is something that many enjoy doing. Some people like to get their hands dirty, digging in the dirt and planting their favorites. They get that ...

Struggling to grow a successful rose bush in your garden? This isn't uncommon. Roses can be a hard-to-grow variety thanks to their growing requirements and regular maintenance, which leads to ...