You often see references in sowing guides to soaking seeds before planting them. So, how essential is it to soak seeds before ...

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

Powdery mildew and downy mildew are fungal infections that can be treated using hydrogen peroxide. "I have used hydrogen peroxide as a mist on leaves when I first see signs of powdery mildew," says ...