Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including when to plant for fall color, care of avocado trees ...

Starting plants from seed is easy when you follow a few simple rules. Here's what you need to know about sowing seeds.

Thrift is among the reasons, as nurseries typically drop their prices at this time of year. Also, trees and shrubs you plant ...

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There’s something about eating fresh, ripe fruit that makes us want to plant the seeds in our yard and grow our own trees. Many fruits are easy to grow from seed, just think about those watermelons ...

The best time to plant grass seed in Minnesota generally is late summer to early fall when the soil is the right temperature. Certain varieties of grass do well when planted in late winter or early ...

Avoid calendula if you’re allergic to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Don’t use calendula if you’re pregnant or nursing — not enough is known to be sure it is safe. It is best ...

The farther north you are in Texas, then the earlier you should plant.” To keep your garden colorful from spring to summer, select a mix of annual and perennial wildflower seeds with staggered ...

While watermelons do require a bit of room in the garden, they are easier to grow than you might think. And they are immensely rewarding. These juicy fruits each weigh between 6 and 60 pounds, ...

The farther north you are in Texas, then the earlier you should plant.” Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes are early bloomers in the spring. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife) To keep your garden ...