A: Sow echinacea (coneflower) seed about 1⁄8 inch deep in a sunny spot with well-draining soil September through November. I've found rain lilies to be really easy to grow from seed. I simply break ...

Where I live, the snow is rapidly melting, leaving behind a landscape that seems almost barren and asleep. However, for many native plants and quite a few garden perennials, it is this act of freezing ...

Surrounding your birdbath with coneflowers is the best way to create a safe haven for birds and butterflies while they feed on nectar and seeds.

While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

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Donna Foster, who lives in East Long Beach near the CSULB campus, emailed me concerning a sunny slope, nearly bare, that needs planting. She was thinking of broadcasting seeds and wanted to know my ...

Think gardening season is months away? You can get a head start with winter sowing, a simple, budget-friendly way to grow native plants that pollinators love. All you need are recycled containers ...