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These fruit trees are simple to grow on a deck, patio, balcony, or in a sunny spot in a greenhouse, conservatory, or porch ...

Lining your raised beds can help keep your garden healthy, but there are several different materials you can choose for the ...

These indoor-outdoor Christmas container ideas are made to last from after Thanksgiving through New Years. Detailed how-to's ...

Want to grow Bleeding Heart? Here's everything you need to know about growing these unique heart-shaped dangling flowers.

Mastering the art of watering is the most crucial part of caring for houseplants. Finding the right amount, the right timing ...

Aluminum plant is a silver-splashed tropical species that has proved its “metal” as a houseplant, but it requires higher ...

With our warmer-than-average fall and plants holding onto leaves, I’ve been asked if trees are at risk of cold-weather injury ...

The holidays are here, and while the scent of pine and fir fills the air, another festive evergreen deserves a container spot ...

Learn how to grow and care for Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, a compact variety of Japanese cedar. Get to know the ideal light, ...

Purchase a terrarium or repurpose something hiding on a shelf in the basement, garage or shed. Even a cool glass container, cloche or bell jar turned open-side-down and placed on a shallow planting ...