This step-by-step process explains how to start a garden from scratch.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever walked through a garden bursting with wildflower blooms, you already know casting your ...

“Home gardening has become a hot trend in recent years because it offers a perfect blend of health benefits, community bonding, and eco-conscious living,” says Alyssa Simpson RDN, owner of Nutrition ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

Apr. 20—Starting a flower garden can be a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. Here are some steps to help get a garden started: Choose a Suitable Location: Consider the amount of sunlight, soil type and ...

This Benary Giant Coral zinnia passed the “wiggle test.” Gently shake the stem at its base. If it remains firm, go ahead and harvest. Praying mantis hatchlings disperse and begin hunting for insect ...

If you don't already have a hummingbird garden, there are so many reasons (like gorgeous flowers) you'll want one. Here are ...

When you walk into a nursery or garden center this time of the year, it’s exhilarating — you look around at all of the flowers and feel that the possibilities are limitless. Visions of flowerbeds ...

We have a short growing season in Michigan. Whether your garden is for floral beauty or putting food on the table, fertilizing properly is hugely important. Remember the old saying, “You are what you ...