Winter jasmine, Jasminum nudiflorum, is a deciduous shrub that produces golden-yellow blooms during winter months when much else in the yard is dormant. When the weather is cold and frosty, spotting ...

Last week I described the basic fertilizers that I use. This week I will add information about when and how often to fertilize different kinds of plants. Lawns: Frequent fertilization is needed to ...

Q: A friend gave me a bunch of air plants for my birthday a few years ago. I’m kind of pleased with myself that they’re still alive. I water them by dunking them in lukewarm water. Should I also be ...

Corn is a crop that wants a lot of water and nutrients to grow strong and healthy and to provide a bumper harvest of juicy cobs. These popular and statuesque plants are simple to grow, yet you do need ...

If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization until late spring (May). The lawn may not have grown much this summer, but ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing Christmas cactus at the right time and in the right way is key for getting ...