Home & Garden
The glow that grows
Our gardening columnist makes the case that it’s hard not to like this low-growing groundcover’s brilliant display. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
Catch of the season
If you like pretty plants that are also pretty weird, our gardening columnist suggests the delightfully odd shrimp plant as the latest addition to your landscape. Read more
Jun 1, 2024
Fancy plants: heucheras
How does your garden grow? A whole lot better when you add the decorative touch of this native plant. Read more
May 1, 2024
The other spiders
Even arachnophobes can find beauty and charm among the must-have plants that include “spider” in their names. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
A consumer guide to stovetops
Don’t start that kitchen remodel until you read up on the best new options in stovetops. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
A different dazzle: torch lily
Light up your landscape with the explosive colors of the torch lily. Read more
Mar 1, 2024
Potato planting time
Gardening columnist L.A. Jackson shows us just how easy it is to grow your own spuds this season. Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Cool dogwoods
L.A. Jackson sings the praises of Japanese cornel dogwoods and their colorful flowers that emerge in late winter. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
The impatient paperwhites
Need an indoor gardening project this winter? Look no further than the paperwhite narcissus. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
Basic poinsettia care
For the secrets to making poinsettias last all season long, look no further than the name of a classic R&B band. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
Safeguard your home
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors once a month and clean them to ensure the sensors are clear of dirt and debris. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
Christmas plant survival guide
With a little TLC, your decorative holiday plants can live to see another season. Here’s how. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
Energy-saving gadgets and gizmos
When it comes to cool new technology, many consumers are turning to smart home devices that offer convenience as well as other benefits, including energy savings. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
Perfect poinsettias
Prized as holiday decoration, poinsettias can also provide a year-round gardening project. Read more
Dec 1, 2023
The case for aucuba
Gardening columnist L.A. Jackson offers good advice on adding this dependable evergreen shrub to your landscape. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
The crown imperial fritillaria
Fall is the time to plant this interesting bulb that can add serious flower power to your garden come spring. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
EV charging at home
Learn everything you need to know about properly installing—and safely using—a home charging station for an electric vehicle. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Save those seeds!
With proper storage, unused or half-used packs of seeds have plenty of life left in them to bloom again next growing season. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Fall for the vegetable garden
It’s August and, of course, hot, but with fall right around the corner, it’s time to start planting many cool-season edibles. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
