Starting plants from seed can be tedious and frustrating if it doesn't go well. So, it's important to avoid these mistakes ...

Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost. That is the theme of International Compost Awareness Week May 4-10. This year’s ...

In the garden in May, sow a wildflower patch, plant fruit and vegetable seeds and plug plants, mow the lawn and prepare to ...

To have a successful garden, you need to know when it is the best time to plant. Here are the best plants to start in May.

What would you pick to add to a flower bed? Answer ... All grow well in the shade but some do well in sunny sites, too. (Courtesy of Tom MacCubbin) Q: The tops of my camellia leaves turn brown ...

More than 10,000 plants were made available to an estimated 1,000 visitors to Saturday’s annual Spring Plant Sale and Farm ...

Apples can be mulched with a lawn mower and put directly on to beds or composted. Now is a good time to think of soil health, ...

May's flower moon will grace the skyline on Mother's Day, shining for three days. Here's what to know about May's special full moon and when to watch. A full moon is one of the lunar phases where ...

Zinnias are one flower that is often overlooked in a garden, but Dilmore says they are a “fast-growing, easy and ...

It's time to get on top of your gardening jobs for May – and there are plenty to be getting on with. Our outdoor spaces may ...

Q. What causes lettuce to flower, and why does it taste bitter after flowering? When an annual (or biennial) reaches the end of its life, it wants to reproduce. This involves producing flowers and ...