Providing the right environment for your seeds to germinate can be tricky, which is why you should use this clever hack using ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida residents about nasturtiums, sweet alyssum, peach trees, watermelon, herbs and mums along with nut grass and doveweed control ...

Knowing how to germinate seeds efficiently and quickly is an essential skill for all gardeners to master. Starting plants from seed opens up a world of growing possibilities and allows for a head ...

Many of our ancestors saved seeds and planted them in their gardens the following year. They had much success, but not everything came up roses. This was due largely to the fact that they didn’t plant ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. You can germinate seeds indoors now so that seedlings will be ready for planting with the arrival of March. Use a sterile, soilless potting mix. The ...

Each spring, I prefer to start most of my vegetables from seed selected from numerous seed catalogues. I personally enjoy growing several varieties of tomatoes and peppers that are not locally ...

For years, some home gardeners have sworn by the use of Epsom salt to keep certain plants healthy. Its key ingredient, magnesium sulfate, may help provide certain plants with these nutrients. However, ...

Last spring, I re-learned a lesson about testing old packets of seeds by pre-germinating a test batch. Yes, those zinnia seeds were not viable anymore. If you have had seeds stored for a long time, ...

The journey of growing your own cannabis plants from tiny seeds is both exciting and rewarding. A highly important part of the process is germination, where a tiny seed transforms into a viable, ...

Since pre-emergents also kill grass seed, wait 12 weeks after application to overseed your lawn. Learn how pre-emergents work ...

Seed libraries continue to grow in popularity as gardeners learn the fun, cost savings and unique seeds they offer.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Please advise me on when and what to use to prevent winter and summer weed ...