Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

Watering our gardens to do what's best for our plants while reducing our use of water. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: 7 Smart Watering Tips for Home Gardeners

Why is water so important to plants and what do they do with all this water? READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: 7 Smart Watering Tips for Home Gardeners

It covers the Earth but many people don't have enough. Part 1 of a look at water and watering. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: 7 Smart Watering Tips for Home Gardeners

Can you really burn the leaves of your plants by watering them in the midday sun?

Scientific plant names can change, but they provide a precision you can't get with common names.

It takes some work, but you can grow citrus trees outside of tropical areas. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Grow Citrus Trees from Seed | Easy Method

Yes, you can save seeds from fruit you buy at the store and grow citrus trees from them. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: How to Grow Citrus Trees from Seed | Easy Method

Part two of our look at poison ivy -- how to avoid a rash if you touch it.

Part one of our look at poison ivy -- what it is and what it can do to you if you touch it.

In a new opinion piece, biologists say plants have never had a need for consciousness.

A UK study found most plants sold in local stores weren't particularly appealing to pollinators.

It can be daunting to take snips to your plants, but in no time it will be second-nature.

You'll find lots of lists with plenty of different answers. But how good are these lists?

It ruins lots of tomatoes every year. No shortage of suggestions, but is it so simple?

They do a fine job of killing pests like aphids, but there are good reasons not to buy them. READ MORE at Empress of Dirt: Myths and Facts About Ladybugs in Your Garden

Skunks do some good in your garden, but can be a problem. And there is an effective treatment for skunk spray.

What are some of the key ingredients that make potting soil so good for container gardening? Related story at Empress of Dirt: 5 Recipes for Blending Your Own Soil Mixes

You don't want to throw it out and replacing it every year can be pricey. Can you reuse your potting mix? Related story at Empress of Dirt: 5 Recipes for Blending Your Own Soil Mixes

An easy and inexpensive way to keep ants away from your hummingbird feeder. With a DIY option! Read more at Empress of Dirt: Ants on Your Hummingbird Feeder? This DIY Moat Will Stop Them

A popular new article says they're the last thing you should put in your garden. Are coffee grounds that bad?

It's garden tour season! A great way to see all the creative things people in your area are doing with their gardens.

We talked about the benefits of moths in part 1. So how do you attract them to your garden?

Moths are lepidoptera, just like butterflies, but one gets much more love from gardeners than the other.

It can be annoying to have birds tapping on your window. Why are they doing it and can you get them to stop?

A lab test of your soil is more expensive and takes longer than a home test kit. Is it worth it? Read more at Empress of Dirt: Soil Testing: Home Kits versus Lab