Picture this: walking out to your backyard on a chilly January morning and still finding fresh greens waiting to be harvested ...

You can sow seeds even in winter. With seed trays, warmth and a touch of patience, gardeners can easily sow seeds for newer ...

It’s summertime, which means some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables the D.C. area has to offer are in peak season. But just because something’s homegrown doesn’t mean it’s risk free. Whether it’s ...

A nativar is a cultivated variety of a native plant developed for desirable traits. Cultivar refers to a plant bred for specific traits, while variety refers to a plant mutated naturally. An invasive ...

Tulpis: These should be planted by mid-January and it's important to ensure adequate drainage. Alongside this plant, Monty ...

Every day, I get my weather forecast from our local TV newscast. In our outdoor business, the weather can have a great impact on our day. This is why I am glad we have several great meteorologists on ...

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent long summer days outdoors, picking daisies, observing roly-poly (also known as pill) bugs, holding caterpillars and trying to catch fireflies (lightning bugs).

However, we do not need to dig and store canna rhizomes over the winter down here, so this is needless work. Up North, ...

Gardening lovers know that a great garden center can make all the difference in creating a lush, thriving landscape. These hidden gems are the backbone of successful gardens, providing not just plants ...

If you’re looking for a simple way to reduce stress and find calm, mindful gardening offers a natural path to relaxation. By focusing your attention on the sights, sounds, and smells around you as you ...

Each summer, the air is filled with what looks like cottonwood down but is really a host of infant spiders, riding the wind on silken parachutes. Thanks to E.B. White's charming story, "Charlotte's ...

Lucky bamboo makes for a popular choice when it comes to indoor plants. While it doesn’t require high-maintenance, there are ...