Azaleas that are more exposed — such as those planted farther from a home or wind protection — are often the first to show ...

Combine Heterorhabditis nematodes (sold in paste-like form) with water and apply to the soil in the spring or fall. Wait a couple of days and reseed or replant any damaged areas. However, chemical ...

Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, an essential soil nutrient that boosts plant health. Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, which helps plants grow strong and healthy when added to soil or compost.

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on amaryllis bulbs, citrus trees, magnolia trees, azaleas and dragon ...

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a low-growing shrub that can also be used as a groundcover. An easy-going flower that looks beautiful in container gardens, heather is known for holding its leaves and ...

UC Davis researchers engineered wheat that encourages soil bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-usable fertilizer. By boosting a natural compound in the plant, the wheat triggers ...

A Christmas cactus benefits from regular fertilizer during its growing season. Fertilize your Christmas cactus once a month with liquid fertilizer such as 20-10-20 at half strength from spring through ...

Don’t sweat it if you see blooms opening lately on your azaleas — or any other shrub that should be blooming in spring, for that matter. This is simply a case of shrubs getting “confused” by ...