There are many vegetables to plant in September, which may come as a surprise. The peak growing season is indeed starting to wind down, but some quick-growing crops will give you harvests as the ...

For perfect winter frost protection, a heater set to ensure the temperature does not fall below 7°C is needed. This is ...

In autumn, September is the month for planting vegetables, lawn care, digging up remaining potatoes and harvesting.

Do limited time, space, or gardening knowledge keep you from growing your own food? Container gardening may be the perfect solution. While it’s often used to overcome space limitations, pest problems, ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

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 ...