Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an avocado tree in heavy clay and keep it from dying due to root rot or other ...

For beautiful plants, it's imperative that you take the necessary steps when preparing your soil. So, be sure to avoid these ...

These beautiful plants are adored for their large, glossy leaves, and their sculptural silhouette. They can be a real ...

In September 2018, a wildfire burned nearly two thousand hectares of shrubland on the Pichu Pichu volcano, an ecologically ...

Are you about to plant your first plum tree? Find out which variety works best in your region, how and when to plant the tree ...

This week's column covers spring planting preparation and a question about how often you really need to clean your garden ...

As Basic Tutorials explains, as we learn more about the substance, it's becoming clear "road salt is harmful to plants, ...

By Bruce Spangenberg Soils are the foundation of gardens and landscapes, featuring characteristics that vary among locations ...

If there were ever a flower synonymous with long summer days, it would be the hydrangea. These billowing bushes are perfect ...

The answer is pretty simple: Keep plants growing in it. Plants that germinate in the late summer, sending their roots deep into the soil, will provide a place for water to go. This also provides for ...

Whether you create a stacked-rock spiral or a basic cedar square, a raised bed can be a great way to expand your gardening options. And planning for this project makes a great winter pastime, too.

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...