Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

When it comes to planting roses, many people may dream about an elaborate backyard garden featuring many varieties of roses. But for some, the only type of garden they can realistically grow is in ...

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist ...

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Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily, ideally morning sun. Some shade is beneficial if it's extremely hot. Roses thrive in soil that drains well and has a loamy texture. Avoid ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots. They occur within several different plant families in regions of the world’s growing ...

My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...

Improved varieties of roses are now in garden centers. It’s time to look at how these newer roses are different from your Mom’s high-maintenance roses of a few decades ago. Remember when the rose was ...