If you want a vibrant garden and healthy plants when spring comes around again, there's one affordable ingredient you should ...
Find a source of fresh fall leaves that you want to collect. Carefully examine the leaves to ensure there are no signs of ...
Many gardeners throw away old potting soil every fall as a matter of routine. But is this actually a good idea - and if not, ...
Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.
When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year.
Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the year. Start by putting fall leaves to work in ...
Now that it is officially autumn and October has arrived, it's time to complete some fall garden tasks that will pay dividends next spring. Fall weather can be great for gardening as it tends to be ...
While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...
Native plants play a critical role in our ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife and important microorganisms living in and on the soil. Native perennials provide a range of flowers that ...
In addition to diseased plants, you should also pull weeds from your garden as soon as possible to ensure they don’t get the ...
Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a ...
Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.