Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give ...

As summer warms Istanbul's waters, the megacity's authorities are having to battle a noxious algal bloom dubbed "sea snot".

Feed sweet peas with a liquid fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus every couple of weeks to boost the flowering. And ...

The next time you’re about to bite into a tasty slice of bread, stop for a second to consider a remarkable journey. A little green sprout of wheat encounters a significant adventure before it turns ...

Add soil amendments as needed: Working compost, aged manure, or other amendments into the soil when starting a new garden or ...

On to current issues. In lawns, it’s brown patches and yellowing. Brown patch is a lawn disease causing roughly circular tan patches of blighted grass. These can be up to two feet in diameter. On ...

When you’re tired or have fatigue, the best way is to get energy from your food. Here are the foods and drinks that can help ...

U.S. diets should include more of vitamins D and E, fiber, calcium and magnesium — all are essential nutrients that could offer health benefits.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this week said regulation is not the answer to address high nitrate levels in Iowa's drinking water, ...

Air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide can cause inflammation in the nerves that play a role in migraines. Bright sunlight can also be especially bothersome, likely due to heightened ...

The right indoor plant stand turns your houseplants into star attractions, not to mention keeping them safe from pets and small children.

Tall indoor plants add depth, height and texture to any room, and gardening experts say these varieties are tops.