It's called damping off and it’s every gardener's nightmare! What's the invisible force killing your seedlings? We explain what's going on, and how to prevent it from happening again.

One of the most time-honored, traditional gifts to give to mothers everywhere are flowers, which are always appreciated. Here are our recommendations for the five best flowers to give this Mother’s Day.

Trees are a magnificent gift from Mother Nature. They provide us with food, lumber, shade, and heat. But one tree, the Empress, a sacred tree of the Orient, has long been revered for its fast growth and quality wood. In Japan it is the emblem of the prime minister and is associated with good fortune.

While plants and greenery add beauty to your home, certain ones can be toxic to cats and dogs. Here's a list of the most common houseplants that are not pet-safe.

Ever wonder how the months got their names? We explain which deities, rulers, and numbers helped name January through December.

Bet you didn't know that many in the northeast endure five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter, and mud. And it's not pretty. Learn more!

It might be too late for tomatoes, but there's still time to plant these quick-growing, heat-loving summer vegetables.

It might seem obvious how some bugs got their names -- like bed bugs -- but many other critters earned them through reputation and folklore. See the list!

Pickle juice has many surprising health benefits. So, after the pickles are gone, resist the urge to dump it down the drain. Here are 13 reasons to take a sip or save it for culinary and flower bed enhancement! 1. Natural Sports Drink Swig right from the jar, or freeze pickle juice into popsicle molds.

Container gardening makes weeding, watering, and harvesting easy. These picks are the easiest to grow if you're limited on space.