Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's AgCenter ...

Starting plants from seed is easy and rewarding if you keep a few things in mind! Here's a step-by-step guide about how (and ...

Companion plants are R.A.D., which is a little bit silly, but hopefully memorable: They repel, they attract and they distract ...

The next UC Master Gardener workshop will focus on how to grow flowers for cutting and arranging in SLO County.

Self-seeding annuals can come back every year without being planted by the gardener. There are several things to keep in mind ...

A specific seed-starting soil mix, which is sold at hardware stores and nurseries, can help moderate moisture and maintain ideal conditions. Plant stores also sell specific ingredients to DIY.

You know my rule: You are not a real gardener unless you start and grow at least one plant from seed for your yard. Another of my rules also comes into play now: Until April 1, you really don’t ...

Here, green-fingered gardening expert Olga Grieves gives Natalie Clarke her insider’s guide to turning seeds into delicious table-ready vegetables. When to plant: Now. If you haven’t sown any ...

Water your lawn deeply and infrequently rather than shallowly and frequently. Deep watering encourages root growth, which helps grass withstand drought and compete with weeds. Water early in the ...

Place at least 2 seeds in the soil, and cover the seeds lightly with a small amount of soil. How much soil do you need to bury them? Here's a tip: Use the width of the seed as a guide. For example ...