Windows that face south are the best places to grow houseplants, especially the ones that like to have sun shining directly ...

A kitchen herb garden gives you fresh flavors that you can add to dishes. And here are some key mistakes you can avoid to ...

Place houseplants near a west- or south-facing window to maximize sunlight, and give pots a quarter turn with each watering ...

When you’re ready to plant new trees, shrubs and/or perennials, carefully select varieties that will not run rampant. Dig ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s time for gardeners in Marin County to prepare for winter.

So before you give in to your black thumb and throw in the trowel (pun intended), see if any of these points might help ...

MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including ground-cover roses, pepper plants, spring transplanting, bare spots ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find a perennial salvia and how to help cuttings root.

Peppermint and other members of the mint family can be aggressive garden plants, which are easily grown in our area and may ...

Keep in mind that the best gardens are not only beautiful in the spring, summer and fall, but with proper planning, winter ...

To make sure your Christmas tree runs through this process smoothly, carefully remove all decorations and plastic tree bags ...

Open terrariums and dish gardens require more frequent watering ... Those terrarium plants that tolerate low light will tolerate a location no more than about 10 feet from a bright window. Plants ...