Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...

When lilacs open their fragrant flowers, it's nature's signal that summer's here. It's hard to have enough lilacs in our lives. Come late spring, this stunning flowering bush will turn your garden ...

Editor's note: This is an updated column that was originally published in 2019. There’s an easy way to tell if you’re overwatering a houseplant. If it sends up a periscope and a white flag, cut back ...

If you've ever considered the convenience of growing your own herbs at home, advancing your collection may be easier than you think. Sage (Salvia officinalis) serves as an excellent starter plant ...

It’s officially spring, which means I’m starting to think about what to plant in the garden. Coleus is one of my favorite annuals; I have several pots currently growing on windowsills in the basement.