In fall, prune shrubs only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Wait until leaves drop to better spot problem areas. Keep cuts minimal and avoid removing large limbs or heavy growth. As you ...

Blueberry bushes need pruning to encourage new growth that produces bigger fruit. Follow these tips for removing old, weak, or dead canes for a healthy plant.

Lincoln Smith's 10-acre food forest is next to a gas station and a church off a highway in Bowie, a reclaimed cornfield that ...

Hydrangeas have become very popular plants for the home landscape in recent years, primarily due to the release of new varieties with flowers of different sizes and shapes featuring more vivid shades ...

There's still plenty of time to get in some last-minute planting done this year. Here's what to plant in November, from daffodils to alliums.

By Doug Creamer I love watching the trees turn beautiful fall colors. I have stopped on more than one occasion to take pictures of trees in their glory. Their beauty fades when they fall and need to ...

Buying fresh produce won't always lead you to better quality products. These fruits and vegetables shouldn't be purchased ...

A quiet fortnight returns this autumn, whispered about on allotments, when ordinary beds surge, roots grip, and next year’s ...

Organic garlic bulbs shouldn't have been coated with anything. Plant them so they're not touching, a hand width apart or even a bit less. The depth should be at least four inches to six inches.