A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties, including many used for ...

Settling a sapling in to the ground in February and March gives a young tree a chance to settle in before the sap begins to ...

Whether installing a new fence or repairing the old, there are several ways to set a post, and there is a variety of factors ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Thanks to everyone who has supported my journey into journalism by reading my gardening column over the years and ...

Dates are a wonderful fruit that's both nutritious and delicious. These sweet treats are easy to grow, and mature in clusters ...

Tropical trees like plumeria do not thrive in most parts of the United States because they require hot and humid conditions.

Rice plants are a big source of methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas. Scientists just developed a strain that cuts ...

Discover the beauty of the tree that efficiently absorbs excess water in your yard. Learn how to enhance your landscape while ...

The summer harvest might be in full swing but now is a great time to plan a vegetable garden that will return a dividend for ...

A successful spring garden begins well before the first blooms of the season. Winter, often regarded as the dormant period for plants, offers the perfect opportunity to prepare garden beds ...

The unseasonal weather of the last year could bring both positive and negative impacts onto farmers this upcoming growing season. In a typical year, Minnesota sees lighter, fluffier snow from December ...