The methods for propagating plants from cuttings are simple. After snipping off a piece of your plant, you can root it in a glass of water. Place the vase in a spot where it recei ...

Planting depth is key to a successful long-term tree. You want to dig a hole so the root ball sits on undisturbed soil. If you break up the soil in the bottom of the hole, the ball will settle over ...

Mother's Day marks the start of a thrilling gardening journey in New Jersey. But with a short growing season, will your ...

Gazing at the walls, window sills, and other surfaces of Heather Burston’s house — all of which are covered in plant — it’s ...

When Amelia Swan Baxter started a Wisconsin construction firm specializing in the use of naturally round trees rather than neatly cut lumber, she spent a lot of time convincing potential clients of ...

Growing plants from seeds is a fun way to participate in the life cycle. However, sowing seeds isn't always simple or straight forward. Some plants are easier to grow from seeds than others so it ...

Grafting is the best way for home gardeners to grow a cherry tree as well. In nature, cherry trees cross-pollinate with each other, so each seed contains a different set of DNA than its parent trees.

Some areas of the UK have even seen frost returning. “Grass seed needs a minimum temperature of 10C to be able to grow with the optimal temperature being more like 12 - 15C. And the chillier ...

"That means in practical terms when you grow a plant a seed it will not look like either of its parents." Apple seeds and peach pits are an example of a seed that is not true-to-type. Fruit trees are ...

Some fruits take years to mature, but others grow much faster. Here are five fast-growing fruit trees you can plant in your backyard for a quicker harvest. In the southern US, the climate is ideal ...

Agroforestry, the practice of growing crops alongside useful trees and shrubs, is increasingly touted as one such solution that simultaneously addresses the biodiversity and climate crises while ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — We continue with our focus on trees this month with guidance both on selecting and choosing a thriving location for your new tree. In this week's offering, we are listing ...