Q: I want to plant some flowers around my home but I don’t have very good soil. What can I do to make sure I have beautiful plants all summer? A: It is the time of year that we want to get vegetables ...

Whether you want fresh flowers, veggies or simply some greenery, spruce up your terrace, balcony, deck or other space. Nearly everyone can enjoy the benefits of organic gardening. Organic gardening is ...

If space is limited, but you still want to garden, try containers. Live in a condominium? Grow plants in portable pots. Only have a patio? Cultivate flowers and/or vegetables in movable old dishpans.

Dear Master Gardener: My containers look a little sparse. How many plants should I put in a pot? Are there any “tricks of the trade” for planting and designing containers? Answer: Container gardening ...

Many would-be gardeners would love to grow their own vegetables and flowers, but they are not able to due to health reasons. Gardening in the traditional sense requires a strong back and arms to work ...

If soil is just right and you take watering needs and heat in mind, your dream veggie garden can be contained. Courtesy Johnson County Extension I have a love-hate relationship with container ...

In-ground garden plants generally need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly. If rain is scarce, water deeply once a week rather than shallow watering daily. Shallow watering draws roots toward the surface ...

Need a quick spot of color for a weekend event? Want a way to have flowers when you also have rabbits? Do you live in a town home but still want to grow herbs? There is one answer for all: container ...

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral ...

“I have been hearing a lot about container plants. It seems that everyone is growing them. What kinds of plants will grow in containers? Is it easy or difficult?” Growing plants in containers is a fun ...

I was checking out at my local nursery/hardware store when I saw Hibiscus two for the price of one. Since I brake for BOGO sales I bought two. I love these tropical beauties, but after carefully ...