Air plants—also known by their botanical name, Tillandsia—are some of the most unique houseplants you can grow. Both modern and futuristic in appearance, these epiphytes truly defy the rules of ...

I miss growing peonies, so I bought a bare-root peony plant in the garden section of the local big box store. Why don’t people have them in their gardens here? Peonies thrive in cooler climates. In ...

Growing plants from seeds is fun and inexpensive, but you need to provide young seedlings with appropriate sunlight to grow into strong plants. How much light do seedlings need to grow and thrive?

How do you know when it's time to repot a houseplant? And what's the best way to do it? Here's everything you need to know ...

Pinto beans are the most popular dried bean in the United States. One hundred million pounds of the speckled pinto beans are imported into Texas alone. With the right growing conditions and plenty of ...

The principal purpose of soil is to provide mineral nutrition for the plant. About 20 elements make up the mineral nutrition requirements for plants, and if you can provide those, you’re providing a ...

Grow your own pistachio tree. It'll take time, but this will give you delicious pistachios in your own backyard, for free.