Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

When many crops in Kansas vegetable gardens are nearing the end of their season, leeks are just coming into their own. Gardeners and farmers who planted them last spring may begin harvest in September ...

Unlike onions, leeks grow independently of day-length and will stand in your garden at temperatures colder than many other vegetables can handle, getting bigger until you harvest them. A flexible ...

I don’t recall you ever mentioning leeks in your columns. I’m starting them now, along with Brussels sprouts — those are the two slowest-growing vegetables in our garden. In addition to being very ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

1. Fertilize trees and shrubs with phosphorus and potassium, but not with nitrogen. Root systems of trees and shrubs do most of their growing in the fall. Even as air temperatures cool, the soil ...