If you're a coffee lover and brew your own at home, don't let those grounds go to waste by throwing them in the trash -- some ...

Corn is a great bet for a quick and rewarding summer harvest. This fast-growing crop performs well in USDA hardiness zones ...

Even if you’ve got a beautifully designed garden, there are plenty of reasons to add plants in containers to your home. You ...

Calla lilies usually flower in summer, but you can brighten up your winter home by forcing them to bloom out of season, which is actually easier than it sounds.

Tropical plants, such as hibiscus and ferns, need warmth and humidity to thrive, so they typically do well indoors, says Leitner, who brings her own ferns inside if they’ve managed to survive the hot ...

Following an unanticipated early frost in September, I undertook prompt efforts to clear flower beds, assisted a neighbor harvest remaining summer vegetables, and attempted to preserve annual and trop ...

Fall is the perfect time to get lots of important gardening tasks out of the way. Follow this guide to plan your garden to-dos for the autumn and beyond.

Plants like caladiums, cannas, dahlias, elephant ears and gladiolus bring vibrant color and tropical flair to summer gardens. Unfortunately, they’re no match for our Midwestern winters. These plants, ...