7 of the best trees to plant bare-root right now ...

Question: I’ve ordered several bare root plants (like strawberries and asparagus) from a garden catalog. What’s the best way ...

Give your trees a head start.

A yard full of soaring, healthy trees is a dream for many homeowners, but picking the wrong species can lead to clogs, leaks, ...

Although they aren’t the most visible part of the tree, the roots are the true heroes in the world of horticulture.

Kick off planting in your garden this spring by adding organic matter and making sure the soil has the right texture for ...

Growing your own peaches is easier than it seems.

Growing tomatoes successfully hinges on one of a few critical factors: one of them being location. Where you plant your ...

Want to bring more butterflies to your container garden quickly? You need an easy-grow plant that thrives in pots and throws ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

Plants are constantly on guard. Their roots are equipped with molecular alarm systems that detect invading microbes and trigger immune responses. Yet beneficial soil fungi routinely enter living root ...

You can’t construct a strong building on a weak foundation, and you can’t grow a great corn crop on a weak root system. From freezing temperatures to voracious ...