“To lock in moisture and protect plants during a hot spell, cover the top of container plants with a mulch such as gravel, ...

Plants likely to cope better in hot weather include lavender, rosemary, sedum and other succulents, Mr Turrell said. Here are ...

The first thing you should avoid doing is using pesticides. These chemicals kill the very insects that robins like to eat, so ...

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables ...

Summer's high temperature provides gardeners with a challenge. Extreme heat stresses plants and leaves greenery looking ...

Cucumber plants need at least 6 hours of direct light daily to grow; they can become stunted and pale in low-light gardens. However, too much bright sun can cause blanched leaves and sunscald, ...

The average American throws away $728 worth of food per year, which adds up to nearly $3,000 for a family of four.

With their beautiful blossoms, bright fruits, and manageable care requirements, sour cherries are ideal plants for home ...

Many of the leaves on my iris are turning brown, with brown spots and streaks. This started shortly after they bloomed. What ...

A very common issue right now that is not a plant pest is herbicide injury. This can occur from a herbicide applied nearby ...

Japanese beetles are back in Missouri fields and may emerge in greater numbers soon, possibly posing threats to soybean and ...

With the UK continuing to see scorching temperatures, a gardening expert based in Mesa, Arizona, has shared her essential summer survival guide for roses.