"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s easy to see why petunias are among the most popular flowers for home gardeners: They are abundant, ...

Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

When is a good time to start planting seeds and bulbs indoors? This is a common question I hear during this time of the year.

It’s hard to think about spring color when early spring winds are howling outside and mid-day temperatures are hovering somewhere in the 30s. However, now is time to start planning for spring gardens, ...

Mexican petunia is a resilient plant with the ability to grow well in harsh environments, but it can easily become invasive.

Mexican petunia, also known as Mexican bluebell, is not actually a petunia but is rather a highly adaptable, fast-growing perennial known for its petunia-like purple flowers. These versatile plants ...

Getting a jump start on your garden feels exciting—but timing is everything. Start seeds too early and you’ll end up with tall, tangled seedlings taking over your windowsills. Start too late and you ...

It may not feel like gardening season is just around the corner, but seasoned gardeners know that late winter is the perfect time to start seeds for early spring growing. However, not all plants can ...

Winter can seem unending, especially for a gardener. So starting plants indoors may be just the way to jump-start spring. “You look online and you see people posting how many days to spring,” said ...