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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Buying in fall lets you plan ahead for spring. Your garden will be ready to grow strong when the weather warms up. Check ...

Struggling with drainage in your garden beds or flower pots? Amend the soil with a porous rock made in a volcano, and you'll ...

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 ...

When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year.

When gardeners consider improving their soil, they often turn to compost, cover crops, or expensive amendments; however, there is one common vegetable that can help do the job while it grows. That ...

Nutsedge continues to be a difficult weed to control. Consider using the product Sedgehammer. You mix it with water and spray it on the weed foliage. If the nutsedge is actively growing, the ...

It’s never too early to prepare for a strong growing season. You don’t have to wait until spring to test your soil quality. Fall soil fertility testing to determine residual nutrients and soil ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.