There’s no need to bang watermelons like a drum in the middle of the supermarket anymore—examining the rear end of a ...

Leaves rolling up and becoming brittle on stunted plants is a disorder called, aptly enough, tomato leaf roll. It’s not a ...

Shrub or landscape roses rarely require deadheading, but doing so may improve overall appearance and promote even more blooms throughout the summer. There is no need to deadhead old-fashioned roses as ...

I just ordered Meghan Markle’s apricot jam, shortbread cookie mix, and peppermint tea,” he announced. “It was sold out in an ...

And while hot weather is excellent for sun-loving plants like tomatoes and sunflowers, it can quickly dry out plants growing ...

During his father’s funeral, Khalid looked like he was returning from the dead. He escaped the crowds to meet me behind the ...

Red valerian or Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) is a long-blooming perennial from the western Mediterranean that will ...

No matter the size, a ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size. Pick up several melons of similar dimensions and compare their weights. The heavier one is likely to be juicier and more hydrated ...

Have you ever scanned the shelves in the baking aisle, debating which vanilla product you should choose for cookies, custard, ...

July is a great month for blossoms − on trees, shrubs and perennials. Here are a few of Henry Homeyer's favorite July plants.

George Houston was pressed to sell his land in 1968. Like many Black Americans, it cost him a chance to build generational wealth for his children.

Lavender is a great addition to any garden. Here's how the little purple plant can improve your yard—and increase your resale ...