All plants go through periods of dormancy. Learn how to tell if your plants are going dormant, dying, or dead.

I received some bare root trees and shrubs as a gift and would like to know how to plant and care for them. — Jerry Rosen, Skokie That sounds like a great gift, just ahead of the growing season. Bare ...

Root rot is a common disease that can impact indoor and outdoor plants. The most common cause of root rot in houseplants is overwatering. Diseased roots will look darkened and mushy, and leaves and ...

To get you started, here are 10 common plants that are easy to overwinter as cuttings, along with tips on how to root and ...

Rosemary won't survive freezing temperatures, so learn how to protect it from cold winter weather with shelter, mulch, and ...

You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

You'll need to give your ginger plant a little time before harvesting it—a few months of growth at least. When you're ready ...

'When frost threatens, water the soil thoroughly a day before - moist soil retains heat better than dry,' recommends the ...

Earlier harvests. Peppers grown from seeds or transplants usually take at least a few months to fruit after spring planting.