Avocado plant care can be tricky since the “alligator pear” grows leggy fast without bright light, but it also can burn in full sun when not fully foliated. Still, it makes an attractive, ...

• Rinse the seed, or pit, from an avocado, then hold it vertically with the pointy end facing up.

An avocado pit is relatively easy to sprout into a new plant. Then you'll need to know how to grow an avocado tree indoors because these plants aren't hardy in most areas of the country. They can be ...

Pick the right plants and pots, and you can grow a bounty of vegetables in containers—here’s how. Reviewed by David McKinney It’s fun and easy to grow vegetables in containers, on a sunny deck, porch, ...

Looking to add some greenery to your living space but don’t have a huge yard? Container gardening opens up a world of ...

Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fall container planting can be a fun and creative time for gardeners. It allows us to not only reuse what we already have, but also incorporate new plants and materials, which ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...