Raspberries need plenty of light to grow indoors. Ideally, they should receive at least eight hours of direct sunlight every ...

Soil organic matter can help neutralize and bind some pollutants so they don’t leach into groundwater or aren’t absorbed by ...

Is your raspberry bush in trouble? Use quick winter checks and cuts to stop disease now and protect a strong harvest.

Looking for a winter garden task? Pruning plants, shrubs, and trees can help improve growth and health. Here are some you ...

Eating invasive fruits like wineberries is a widely encouraged practice. Even national park managers have recommended ...

Berry bushes provide food for people and wildlife while offering beauty and interest in the landscape, but be sure to choose the right one for your climate.

Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...

2. To check growth where space is limited. This is most likely the No. 1 reason you prune. We prune plants to keep them in proper perspective to their location. Remember, picking the right plant for ...

Marion Nestle’s life at 89 proves that you don't need to fight the food industry to eat well; you just need to ignore its ...

If you want to grow a larger berry patch, take cuttings from berry bushes instead of buying new plants. You'll get a thriving harvest from your backyard in no time.

Once New Year's Day has passed, gardeners start to get excited about new plants and ideas for the landscape and garden. One ...

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