Editor's note: This is an updated column that was originally published in 2019. There’s an easy way to tell if you’re overwatering a houseplant. If it sends up a periscope and a white flag, cut back ...

When lilacs open their fragrant flowers, it's nature's signal that summer's here. It's hard to have enough lilacs in our lives. Come late spring, this stunning flowering bush will turn your garden ...

To get you started, here are 10 common plants that are easy to overwinter as cuttings, along with tips on how to root and ...

If you've ever considered the convenience of growing your own herbs at home, advancing your collection may be easier than you think. Sage (Salvia officinalis) serves as an excellent starter plant ...

Rooting your Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) cuttings can be a rewarding way to propagate this holiday plant. The process allows you to have more of these beautiful, blooming cacti to ...

It's still a bit too early to get out into the lawn or garden, but with our increasing sunlight it's a perfect time to start cuttings of your houseplants. But how do you go about it?

It’s officially spring, which means I’m starting to think about what to plant in the garden. Coleus is one of my favorite annuals; I have several pots currently growing on windowsills in the basement.