Basil (Ocimum) is relatively easy to grow for gardeners of all experience levels, especially when you follow helpful tips to ensure a bountiful harvest. You may already adhere to some of the basic ...

How often to water indoor plants in winter is a little different than other times of year. Get it right with these must-know ...

Root rot occurs when roots are dark and soil is mushy. The most common cause is overwatering. To treat, repot the plant and adjust watering frequency.

Spring is usually an ideal time to spruce up your yard, but you'll want to leave your oak trees alone! The Texas A&M Forest Service says oak trees should not be pruned or wounded from February through ...

Wilting flowers might not signal poor flower or plant health, but rather the effects of a sophisticated resource management strategy in plants, millions of years in the making. A study in the journal ...

Learning how to water houseplants can make a big difference in their appearance and longevity. Houseplant experts give their top tips for watering every type of houseplant in your home, from ...

Covering plants with sheets is the most effective way to guard a garden from frost, but you can also try water jugs, fans, or cloches.

Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. Thrips on plants can spell trouble for gardens, houseplant ...

An invasive fungal plant disease has been discovered on Long Island, its first appearance outside the South, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Tuesday. Laurel wilt causes ...

Tropical plants require watering once every 1-2 weeks in winter, while succulents and cacti need less frequent watering. Overwatering is a common problem in winter, so it's crucial to check soil ...

A study in the journal Plant Biology by researchers from Macquarie University and international collaborators has shown for the first time, that plants reuse resources from wilting flowers to support ...

Exactly how much and how often to water indoor plants in winter can be tricky to figure out. On one hand, houseplants grow slower in winter and generally need less water at this time; however, leaves ...