Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

January, known for being cold and dark, is right around the corner. Winter sowing of native seeds in containers set outside ...

Kent Bradford, left, and Alfred Huo, seen here with a flowering lettuce plant, found that lettuce could be prevented from flowering by increasing the expression of a specific microRNA in the plants.

Scarifying, stratifying, and soaking - several pre-germination techniques can help boost your success when sowing seeds. Scarifying or nicking seeds is a proven way to improve germination rates, but ...

Learn how to test soil early, prepare well and plant cotton into the right conditions for uniform stands and lasting yield potential.

Seeds not sprouting can be a real headscratcher for many — even experienced gardeners! It’s easy to pin the blame on the seed packet, but the real problem might lie elsewhere. Today, let's go through ...

Hi Nico, Quick question: Should I germinate my seeds before planting? If so, what’s the best way to do it? Thanks, Cori W. Hi Cori, thank you for writing us! Your question is pretty simple to answer, ...