Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and caring for a lemon tree in a pot.

Michigan offers a variety of nuts ready to pick and harvest from the wild. Here's what to know before foraging.

Have you ever looked at a pile of kitchen scraps and wondered if they could have a second life? Instead of tossing them into ...

While the options for foliage inspired by USC’s primary colors are limited, Norman Stewart, assistant director of landscaping, waste and recycling services, said the landscaping team tries to ...

Known as Guiana chestnuts, money trees symbolize luck and prosperity and are believed to attract abundance and financial success. They are also forgiving if you occasionally skip watering or forget to ...

Nondescript items can tell stories, good and bad, when archaeologists look at them.

What we like: A paint-by-numbers gift pick for girlfriends, mothers, and everyone else. A meditative, soothing undertaking that goes perfectly with a favorite playlist and a glass of wine. Comes with ...

“Housework won’t kill you, but then again, why take the chance?” mused comedian Phyllis Diller.

Mid to late July plantings of root crops, like carrots, beets, turnips and parsnips, can result in a remarkable amount of produce in October. Late brassicas, like brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli ...

There is inconclusive evidence that supplements help ADHD symptoms. Supplements may help symptoms caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies, though.

We’ve entered the season when our gardens are starting to gradually slow down in preparation for a restful winter. We gardeners, however, can’t help but keep on pruning, planting, and planning. One ...

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have several nice houseplants growing in pots beneath large shade trees in my landscape. I’m ...