One such plant is Medinilla magnifica, which has become a great alternative to popular orchids. This tropical plant with lush ...

Peat bogs sequester a massive amount of the Earth's carbon dioxide. But even as scientists work to better understand bogs' ...

Our heather moorlands were man made over the centuries by clearing trees and by grazing. This impoverished the soil, encouraging mosses and ...

What’s a good replacement product for peat when I make or purchase potting mixes? Why shouldn’t we use peat products anymore?

Just like outdoor gardeners, houseplant enthusiasts often create their own blends of soil for planting. Adding soil ...

Choose a seed starting mix, not garden soil for your growing media. Garden soil is heavy and may contain weed seeds or even diseases. Seed starting mix is sterile and formulated with milled peat moss, ...

The ZZ plant ( zamioculcas zamiifolia) is easily recognisable from its wide, waxy leaves that reflect sunlight to brighten ...

Whether you create a stacked-rock spiral or a basic cedar square, a raised bed can be a great way to expand your gardening options. And planning for this project makes a great winter pastime, too.

There’s nothing quite like the taste of homegrown blueberries—sweet, juicy, and packed with flavor. But did you know you don’t need a big garden to grow them? Blueberries can thrive in containers, ...