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When dumping out last season’s container plants, the old soil doesn't have to go into the trash. In fact, it’s better for the ...

Charlene Stanton stood behind a table full of more than 100 plants, herbs, flowers and other flora Saturday in the Roxbury Creamery parking lot happily handing out her harvest. This was her second ...

Wanting to garden but struggling with allergies? Well, follow these tips, and soon, you'll have an allergy-free zone that's ...

Discover 21 design mistakes that make your front yard look empty and how to fix them for a welcoming and lively outdoor space ...

Mid- August is two weeks away, but it’s also an important marker on the calendar for lots of garden stuff, so here is your ...

Set your plants up for success with these zinnia companion plants that'll help them grow bigger and more beautiful blooms, as ...

I love zinnias. They are one of my favorite flowers. I interplant long rows of zinnias with my pumpkin and squash plants ...

The unique architecture of some ball-like plants high in trees in Fiji lets violent ants live peacefully and feed the plant with valuable droppings.