Dip the stem into water and then dip the tip of the stem base into rooting hormone, shaking off the excess. (Make sure not to dip the stem into the jar, but rather, put the rooting hormone into a ...

Choose fast-growing roses if you want to cover a trellis near a patio for privacy or create a waterfall of blooms over a rock ...

Hard plastic zip ties cut into plant stems, damaging them and increasing the risk of disease. Switch to soft alternatives to better the health of your climbers.

In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to prune ...

Discover what gorgeous flowering plant can be grown from a seed and kept indoors. This is the perfect plant for beginners and ...

Cooler nights are closing in, and the window to shape healthy growth is shrinking. A few careful cuts now will pay off.

Companion plants can be grown in such a way that each plant supports the other. Strawberries, as it happens, are friends with ...

Mulching protects perennials from cold temperatures and helps maintain moisture. But this common mistake could kill your ...

October gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this week's column.

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.

As gardeners rush to get bulbs in the ground and containers for flowers next spring, there's one approach well worth trying ...

Rhubarb’s stalks are delicious, but its toxic leaves hide a secret use — they can be turned into a natural, eco-friendly ...