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For the jobs that require more heft than IKEA’s smaller scissors can provide, there’s this pair of red pruning shears. Although the blade packs more of a punch, these shears are still easy to hold and ...

Unlike sprouts, microgreens need sunlight to grow. When grown indoors, they should be located on a south-facing windowsill, under a grow light. Some seeds have hulls that will persist on the young ...

You don’t have to pine for spring. There’s also an affordable way to grow your indoor jungle without buying more,' gardening columnist says ...

Alan Titchmarsh reveals five Japanese maple trees that thrive in small UK gardens and pots, adding colour and structure – could one transform your space?

Celery is a good choice for this. Add water to a large water glass. Cut 2 inches off the base of a store-bought celery bunch. Stick toothpicks around the base and immerse the bottom of the bunch in ...

Whether you're a beginning gardener or just want low-maintenance blooms, here are the easiest flowers to grow in your flower ...

The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival runs Feb. 18 to 22. All the show details and advance tickets are on their website at ...

Your garden could be a hobby or a place to reduce your carbon footprint. So why not reuse something you were thinking about ...

Speaking of trees, rainbow eucalyptus is famous for its multi-colored, exfoliating bark that is painted in pink, lavender, ...

Vertical gardens are trendy and can look amazing in your space, but they require a lot of effort and upkeep that you might ...

I am thinking about buying an amaryllis bulb to add some color to my apartment this winter and would like some tips on how to grow it. I generally do not have good luck with flowering plants. An ...