Learn how and when to plant fruit trees in your home garden—and how to maintain them for the optimal yield After the decisions of where and what kind of tree to plant, deciding when to plant is much ...

Looking after houseplants doesn’t have to be complicated. At their core, most plants want the same few things: the right amount of light, consistent watering, good-quality soil and the occasional ...

The savviest, most dedicated gardeners hold onto little tips and tricks to keep as many crops growing in the soil for as long as possible. One of those techniques is known as succession planting, ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Spring has arrived, meaning Chief Meteorologist David Paul joined PC Brown of PC’s Nursery to review the basics of spring planting. First, Brown discussed the differences between ...

Bamboo evokes the image of snacking pandas or serene Asian gardens—or it becomes a nightmare when this fast and aggressively growing plant takes over your yard. Carefully choosing the bamboo variety ...

Welcome to this special interval in our series on planting design basics. Before diving into our final installment, “Is my yard ready to plant?,” let’s explore how to develop an appropriate list of ...

Sure, you can purchase zucchini plants from your local nursery or greenhouse in the spring, but growing zucchini from seed is easy. And it's quick—tasty zucchini may be ready to harvest in as little ...

Most people assume that growing meaningful amounts of food at home requires a generous yard, good native soil, and years of ...

There is no doubt, that this time of year dozens of hours are dedicated to garden maintenance. To give some gardening basics and discuss an upcoming Saturday Plant sale, Monk Gardens Events Committee ...

Companion planting is the practice of enhancing your crop production by growing combinations of different plants close together. Some combinations can significantly benefit plants and enrich the soil, ...