Helen Chesnut

Replace less enduring plants with ones that, once settled in, will tolerate drought and challenges that forest-surrounded garden present.

Be sure to keep camellias consistently watered and apply a nourishing, moisture-retentive layer of compost, says Helen Chesnut.

You can probably find sources for native plant seed blends in your area online, says garden expert Helen Chestnut. Find out more.

While dealing with a near-impossible root ball, I was reminded that at times, nature finds a way.

Onions are prone to fungal diseases, including mildew, if overwatered. Overhead watering especially can be a problem. Read more.

The curious birds are mainly attracted to red, yellow, and orange flowers that are trumpet-shaped, cup-like, or fluted.

Overwatered potted tomatoes commonly display yellowing and mottled leaves. Find out how to avoid this happening and how to handle it.

It's much easier to grow strawberries outside in the garden. Dear Helen: A neighbour grows delicious June-bearing strawberries.

Ongoing botanical research sometimes leads to the reclassification of plants.

Helen gives instructions for late transplanting, plus tips for broad bean growing