Jessica Walliser

It’s easy to start begonias from seed if you keep a few things in mind. Learn which begonias are easiest to grow from seed and exactly how to do it.

If you love cucumbers, give miniature cucumber varieties a try. Their tiny but mighty flavor and size packs a real garden punch.

Starting new shrubs from cuttings is a great fall or winter project that’s easy to do, inexpensive and fun. It’s great for flowering as well as evergreen shrubs.

Leaf-footed bugs are a southern pest that might be marching northward. Learn how to identify and manage this pest in vegetable gardens and flower beds.

During the busy holiday season it’s tough to find the time to be creative, but this easy DIY holiday centerpiece takes just a few minutes to make.

Missing flower buds could be a sign of geranium budworms on geraniums, petunias, zinnias, marigolds and other plants. Learn how to ID and manage this pest.

Build this dolly to easily move heavy containers across porches, patios, decks or other flooring surfaces. Excerpted from “Container Gardening Complete.”

Expand your collection by learning how to propagate succulents. It’s a worthwhile project that’s easy to do as well as fun.

An old holiday tradition made new again, a boxwood and herb kissing ball is said to promote health, fertility and good luck. Learn how to make your own.

Looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Our annual holiday gift-giving guide for gardeners has five great ideas.