Using just a few natural ingredients you can make your own potting soil

On a recent trip to the Southwest, I fell in love with agaves. I've found some that are marginally hardy in my zone and I'm thinking about purchasing them next spring. Is there anything I can do to ensure they survive our winter?

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Traditionally, cleaning up beds and borders has been a fall chore. Here's why it's all right to postpone this task

Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera xbuckleyi) are easy to keep and so long-lived they often become family heirlooms. Here's how to keep yours blooming on time

This week's Latin lesson helps you determine color simply by the plant's name

Sometimes you can guess a plant's habitat preferences by decoding its Latin name

Discover the warmest areas, or microclimates, in your garden where marginally hardy plants will thrive

It's become a horticultural tradition to grow herbs grouped together in an herb garden, but there are several good reasons for growing them among other plants

Mulching perennials for winter is not about keeping them warm. Know how and when to successfully lay winter mulch.