Compost changes the chemical makeup of soil (lowers the pH) which changes nutrients in the soil that are not in a form ...

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An earthy and powerful tropical herb, turmeric can be a goldmine in the garden and kitchen, but there's a trick to growing ...

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Add weeks of colorful flowers and decades of enjoyment to your indoor plant collection with holiday cacti. Dress one up with ...

Create a garden under glass to enjoy or give as a gift to new, experienced and even reluctant gardeners. This self-contained ...

Gardening experts share the ideal temperatures for poinsettias and essential care tips to keep them healthy outdoors ...

Mix the leaf mold thoroughly into the old potting soil ... Once it looks fluffy but not dense, refill your containers with ...

As temperatures drop, now is a good time to bring those precious plants inside but also consider how you can best use your ...