Starting zinnias from seed is a great way to see the full lifecycle of your flowers. Seeds are often sown indoors about four weeks before the last frost. When planting seeds, use seedling trays or ...

These 10 lucky flowers have secret meanings that symbolize prosperity and good vibes. These blooms are easy to grow and ...

The best time of year to plant your grass heavily depends on the type of grass you’re trying to grow and where you live. Do you live in a cool-season grass area, a warm-season grass area, or the ...

Cost: Seed packets start at $3 at Prairie Moon Nursery. Jim, the Photographer / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Native to the Southwest, these members of the aster family are drought-resistant and come in a ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun. By the time you poke ...

Black seed oil may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that could help with conditions like psoriasis, asthma, hair loss, and acne. But more research is needed to confirm these ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about where to find a perennial salvia and how to help cuttings root.

Praying mantis are also good to encourage into your garden, feeding on caterpillars, moths, beetles and crickets. Hoverflies ...

a new mother's baby was taken away after she failed a drug test due to eating a poppy seed salad. Poppy seeds come from the Papaver somniferum plant, which is also used to make drugs like opium ...