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Did you know that strawberry plants are starting to develop next summer’s flowers now? The crowns of strawberry plants are like compressed branches. The buds at the base of each ...

If you're looking to create a secret garden à la Frances Hodgson Burnett, check out this list of 24 plants to make you feel ...

In a colorful and welcome respite from hurricane clean-up, area residents will have an opportunity to enjoy shopping for new ...

Pruning and pinching are essential gardening techniques for maintaining healthy and vibrant plants, and they may be ...

Goetze: I’m always amazed and impressed by elements of our local flora that seem to be unfazed by the hot and dry seasonal ...

Water is the main ingredient for gardening success or failure. While there are guidelines on how to water, the same rules don’t apply to all yards. Different plants, different soils, sun versus shade, ...

Texas is home to countless treasures, but one of its most iconic is disappearing before our eyes — the monarch butterfly, our ...

'Mulching around the base and wrapping trunks with burlap or frost cloth will help protect against freezing temperatures,' ...

A Redditor shared a video showing how their lawn was transformed into a thriving ecosystem, showcasing sustainable ...

Now is the time to give extra care to the plants you’d like to showcase during the upcoming autumn and winter holidays, ...

The botanical name of okra is Abelmoschus esculentus. Okra is part of the mallow family and is related to cotton and hibiscus ...