Elderberry shrubs are valued for their attractive blossoms and fruit. Gardeners without traditional beds often assume these ...

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennial garden shrubs with a variety of foliage and flower shapes. Hydrangeas can be grown in containers; however, for longevity, planting in the ground is ...

As we all eye the rising temperatures and grocery store prices, growing your own herbs becomes even more appealing. It's affordable, it's fun, and you get a nonstop supply of herbs (at least for a few ...

Tomatoes are a staple in nearly every vegetable garden: they’re easy to grow, provide bountiful yields, can be grown in pots and the ground, and there are endless varieties to choose from. And one of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hands holding zucchini harvested in garden - Uryupina Nadezhda/Shutterstock Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular type of summer ...

A patio pot keeps blueberries within quick reach.

Container gardening doesn't have to be expensive. By reusing containers, growing herbs strategically, pruning for bigger ...

Today marks the date when it’ll take a record-setting freeze to kill tender plants from here on out. May 11, 1966, is the all-time official latest killing frost recorded at Harrisburg International ...

In North Clairemont, master gardener Skye Resendes has created an outdoor haven for herself. Her working garden is an escape from the pressures of her career as a civil attorney. And it’s not just ...

Many gardeners lack the space for traditional gardens but can grow vegetables and herbs in containers. Choose compact, bush or patio plant varieties specifically bred for growing in smaller pots.

Now is the perfect time to start a compost pile or two if you don’t already have one. Compost – the byproduct of organic material that’s rotted into a near-perfect plant-growing medium – is one of ...