Ready to slash your gardening costs and get a jump start on your growing season? Starting seeds indoors can save you up to 70% compared to buying seedlings, but timing is everything. This ...

If you've ever taken a look at the planting instructions for your seedlings, flowers, or seeds, you would've notice that each plant has a designated United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...

Corn is a great bet for a quick and rewarding summer harvest. This fast-growing crop performs well in USDA hardiness zones ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. This winter, when you're studying gardening magazines and seed catalogs to decide what to plant ...

As you browse the garden and seed catalogs that are starting to arrive in your mailbox and read the details in the plant descriptions, you may wonder if a certain plant that really appeals to you will ...

TENDING to your garden can prove quite the challenge in different climates and conditions. The environment has a vast effect on the things we plant – and their chances of survival – and gardening ...

MOLINE, Ill. — It's no secret our winter season here in the Quad Cities is changing. Not only is the season becoming shorter, but it's also warming as well. Late last year, the USDA released its new ...

Looking to add a pop of purple next spring? One hardy perennial thrives when planted in November and brings early color to ...

As the weather starts to cool down, it’s time to plant an abundance of fresh flowers and produce. Here's what to plant in ...