Q: I want to plant some flowers around my home but I don’t have very good soil. What can I do to make sure I have beautiful plants all summer? A: It is the time of year that we want to get vegetables ...

Many would-be gardeners would love to grow their own vegetables and flowers, but they are not able to due to health reasons. Gardening in the traditional sense requires a strong back and arms to work ...

Want to perk up your front porch? How about adding some drama to your deck? There is no easier way to do this than with attractively planted containers. A local gardener who knows all about this is ...

Dear Master Gardener: My containers look a little sparse. How many plants should I put in a pot? Are there any “tricks of the trade” for planting and designing containers? Answer: Container gardening ...

For plants to thrive in containers they need the right pot, good potting soil and the right location for their needs. Question: I want to garden at home, but I have limited space. Can I grow a ...

In this article we will continue with more tips on container gardening. • Pests and diseases: Look for signs of pests or diseases, such as disfigured or discolored foliage or visible insect pests.

Containers are the answer for the vegetable gardener short on space or sunlight, or one caught in a tug of war with hungry critters. “You can grow everything but corn in a container,” said Kerry ...

“He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter” said John Burroughs, an American naturalist from the last century. Maybe I am stretching ...

Kate Terrell, of Wallace's Garden Center and Greenhouses, Bettendorf, says that "lantana is a great annual that should be used more." In addition to compact types for containers, there are tall ...

ON a recent Saturday, over a cup of tea, I redefined the farm-to-table food movement. It didn’t take much. All I did was move my herb garden — that is, the farm — to my dining room table. Potting mix, ...

I was checking out at my local nursery/hardware store when I saw Hibiscus two for the price of one. Since I brake for BOGO sales I bought two. I love these tropical beauties, but after carefully ...