If you’ve ever admired the beauty of camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons or savored the juicy plumpness of blueberries, you may have thought of growing your own. You may also have heard that these ...

Though gardeners can’t see it, soil pH (acidity or alkalinity) is an important contributor to the health (or demise) of plants. The high availability of some nutrients in acidic soil can actually harm ...

Q. Every year our hostas, especially the smaller ones are bothered with buckshot sized-holes. I have noticed a golden bodied small flying insect that may be the culprit. It looks like a wasp. Also, ...

You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

Q: My gardenia leaves are light green with curled brown tips. We water three to four times per week with an irrigation system. The plants have been in the pot for about a year and were created from ...

There is a group of plants classified as acid-loving that include shrubs, trees, flowers, fruits and berries as well as ground covers. Acid-loving plants thrive in acidic soil (soil pH range between 4 ...

When I did a walk-through of a friend’s garden, she mentioned some of her favorite shrubs were not looking too good in spite of the fact they were in healthy settings and getting enough water. The ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...