The cool, short days of winter usher in the bare-root planting season. Bare-root plants have been tended in commercial growing fields for several years, then dug and supplied to retail-ers with their ...

These common leafy greens are surprisingly well-suited to hanging pots. And by succession planting, you can enjoy a steady ...

Poinsettias and cyclamen are popular hostess gifts during the holiday season. Plants should have the outside foil removed to ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas are cold hardy; other varieties, not so much. Care for these plants well in winter and they'll ...

Plant out pot-grown trees, shrubs and climbers. Prune shrub, bush and climbing roses, Buddleia davidii, dogwoods with ...

Another chapter in the book of our calendar life is nearly completed, as we await the celebration of the birth of Jesus ...

Plants in the ground are buffered or protected by the mass of soil surrounding them. Plants above ground have little soil to protect them. If you notice any nurseries in the surrounding areas, all ...

Strawberries are a versatile fruit that shine in breakfast smoothies, dessert cakes, or as a simple sweet snack. Here's how ...

A phalaenopsis orchid is perfect if you only have a little room and some sun. The end of December is when the long nights ...

Through changes in ownership, the home’s original structure, the abundance of built-in walnut cabinetry and storage features, terrazzo floors, and the home's definitive courtyards have remained intact ...

Celebrate your holiday at 11 top Chinese restaurants in Des Moines, featuring authentic dishes, festive vibes, and perfect ...