February is the time multiply your awakening perennials, shrubs and trees. At the awkward stage of development we call puberty, our bodies produce hormones that trigger and enhance our development ...

Tap-rooted plants can draw water from deeper into the soil. Young plants with less root development will need water more often than older, established plants with a large network of roots for drawing ...

Growing plants from cuttings is a great way to expand—or share—the beauty of any garden. Perhaps you’d like to preserve a flower with family history, increase your collection of favorite blooms or ...

Seed starter kits are most often used for getting a jump on spring planting, especially in places with long winters, but you can use them in summer as well. Starting seeds over the summer maximizes ...