Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Find out if you can use last year's materials in the garden this season. nixoncreative / GETTY IMAGES Before you become a gardener ...

Growing potatoes in containers is a great option, whether you have a small patio or a sprawling outdoor space. Besides having ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Many of us are already planning our summer garden. To be prepared, not only are we ordering new types of seed packets, seed trays, and mapping how it'll all possibly fit into our limited garden space, ...

Plants may sprout normally, but after a short time, they stop gaining momentum. Leaves stay smaller. Growth feels delayed.

As spring approaches, gardeners typically plan their sowing and potting – and potting compost is an essential element of this. More than three million cubic metres of potting compost are used in the ...

Did you know that spider plants can produce seeds? Given the right conditions, the blooms give way to little black seeds ...

Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

Sowing seeds in pots at home is one of the easiest ways to start gardening, even in small spaces. With the right soil, ...

If you are thinking about growing your own transplants from seed this year, now’s the time to gather your supplies. The single most important item is the soil that you’ll be using to start your plants ...