Boost flower production and foliage health by fertilizing your orchid at the right time.

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...

Like the age-old question about the chicken and the egg, there’s also the gardening dilemma: What do I do first–water or fertilize? When you value the investment you’ve made in your beautiful backyard ...

Person walking a fertilizer spreader across a green lawn - Dziurek/Shutterstock Watering your lawn after fertilizing it is a valuable practice — it helps ensure the fertilizer reaches your lawn's root ...

If you've been curling up by the warm fireplace this winter, you may have just what you need to make sure your flowers are ...

Shortly after buying a home, many first-time homeowners recognize how challenging it can be to maintain a property. Many embrace that challenge and refashion their homes to reflect their personalities ...

Carrots are a tasty root crop and a staple in many vegetable gardens. Whether you grow the classic orange roots or heirloom varieties that can be purple, red, or white, carrots are low-maintenance but ...

Can you fertilize in the summer? Fertilizing your lawn is one of the first things you should do as soon as the temperatures warm up to maintain its lush appearance. Knowing when to feed your lawn is ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.