It's not difficult to save seeds from carrots that you've planted but there are a few things you should know before preparing ...

Cockscomb flowers are a type of celosia, a plant with unique inflorescences—a.k.a. many-flowered spikes. These ...

Columbines come in many colors that include native and cultivated species. Each species has different growing preferences, ...

Eggplants are a rich source of anthocyanins, especially nasunin located in the skin, which exhibits strong antioxidant ...

Like the essential evergreen tree, poinsettias are a Christmas tradition. But how long do poinsettias last? Their beauty ...

Some houseplants are acclimatized before they are sold but many are not. So how do we help our new houseplants or those moved ...

Most houses will get damp spots at this time of year and if not dealt with quickly enough it can soon become a big problem. During the cold and wet winter, when people commonly dry their clothes ...

Don’t let your green thumb turn brown over the winter! There are many projects to keep you productive until spring after you have put your gardens to bed for the winter. My last job is to grind up ...

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

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

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Depending on the density of the foliage, planters can lower indoor temperatures by three to five degrees compared to the outdoors, providing a natural cooling effect ...