June is a funny month in Southern California gardens. Along the coast, “June gloom” makes for humid, cool, gray mornings. The ...

Gardeners should also be patient. Clematis often have limited above-ground growth during the first year or two after planting ...

Planting an apple tree at home may seem like a challenging idea, but nowadays, gardeners are able to cultivate compact apple trees in pots easily. Thanks to the availability of proper plant varieties ...

I like to grow roses and I like to bake. At first glance, they seem to have little in common, but recently — while watching ...

Avocados are gaining popularity in cooking thanks to their unique creamy taste and valuable nutritional benefits; however, gardening fans are starting to cultivate dwarf avocado trees in their ...

Wondering how to grow your own watermelon? This step-by-step guide has everything you need to know, including what to plant ...

Birds use our gardens as food sources and nesting opportunities,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “In this column, we introduce ...

Mandevilla is a tropical vine with glossy green leaves and big, showy flowers. This low-maintenance plant has a long bloom ...

Cauliflower, cabbage, and other brassicas are staples in vegetable gardens, but these plants are some of the most vulnerable ...

All summer gardens should have a few easygoing petunias to fill the sunny spots. Petunias pump out blooms in nearly every hue all summer long with little care. Just give these annual flowers plenty of ...

Well-suited to Central and South Florida conditions, papaya is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to grow fruit. With the right care, papaya trees thrive in Florida backyards, ...

This video discusses thrips infestations affecting the "Japanese Flowercarpet" seed packets. It shows the impact of these pests on the flowers, resulting in rough and unhealthy appearances by the end.