Growing guava in a pot is an excellent way to enjoy fresh, tropical fruit even if you live in an apartment. Guava trees adapt surprisingly well to containers, staying compact while still producing ...

Growing a lemon tree in a pot is an excellent idea for balcony gardeners who want fresh citrus but don’t have access to a large outdoor space. With the right pot, soil, and daily care, a lemon plant ...

This is the third episode in our growing food in small spaces series. This episode shows four examples of how to grow food in ...

There is something deeply rewarding about stepping onto your balcony and plucking a fresh lemon from your own plant. Growing lemons in pots may seem like a task meant for seasoned gardeners, but it is ...

Olives need to grow to full size before harvesting. An olive tree is more than a food plant. The silvery-gray leaves shimmer in the breeze, making this Mediterranean crop beautiful too. If you’re not ...

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. It tastes, smells and looks good. This woody shrub is great for outdoor herb gardens. Able to withstand periods of high heat and drought, it is one of the easier ...

These are the five most important things you ought to know about growing houseplants. And here's one expert's list of the ...

We all want our homes to look nice. What we all can’t have, though, is a new sofa every season, a renovation every time kitchen trends shift, or always-spotless countertops. For most people, life ...

Poinsettias are tropical plants that can't withstand cold weather for more than a few hours. Follow these steps to save a poinsettia that got left out in the cold.

Poinsettias are like holiday background music. They’re everywhere, they’re fine… but after the hundredth one, you kind of ...

I spent Friday night in the Emergency department.No, I wasn’t having complications but a friend was.I’d persuaded her to ...