What does nitrogen do for plants? Read on to learn how to improve the health of your plants and how to add nitrogen to soil by fixing the nitrogen cycle in your garden. This article is also in audio ...

If you don’t have a compost bin, dig small holes in your garden beds and bury the pumpkin scraps a few inches deep. They’ll ...

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Set your lawn up for success come spring by following these core fall practices, such as adjusting irrigation and cutting ...

Microgreens are young greens, ready to harvest in just a couple weeks. The easiest varieties to grow are broccoli, cabbage, pea, arugula, and radish.

Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

Growing your own citrus can be a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor, and few trees are as beloved as the orange tree. With ...

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the ...

Folks have tried putting crushed eggshells in their gardens for all kinds of purposes: to act as mulch, to feed plants, to stop weeds from growing, and to keep pests away. Most of those ideas don't ...

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about sunflowers, fan flowers, poinsettias, sod and cocktail ...