I no longer recommend rototillers. This potato rake is great for preparing soil for planting. This kale was started indoors on Feb. 22 and needs to be hardened off before going in the ground in early ...

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

As the seasons change, you might be wondering what to do with the potting soil you've already used as you think ahead to ...

There’s no need to guess what your garden needs for optimal results. Take a soil test this spring to create the right conditions for your garden from the start. A simple soil test will help prevent ...

There’s something satisfying about getting your hands dirty in the garden, especially when you know it will pay off next ...

Hostas are hardy perennials that, when grown right, can last for many decades. But that doesn't mean they don't need a little ...

The transition to fall happens now, though the heat will linger for a while. Days grow noticeably shorter and nights a bit cooler. I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer and dinners eaten on the ...

Warm autumn days will soon be followed by winter’s frigid temperatures, frost on the plants and frozen ground. With this in ...

With the end of summer and beginning of fall, gardeners’ thoughts turn to winterizing the garden. There is so much to do! Here are just a few of the many fall chores we need to be thinking about this ...

A garden with red flowers and orange marigolds - Basieb/Getty Images Self-seeding flowers are the gift that keeps on giving for gardeners, especially when you can't decide between perennial plants ...

Our previous column included notes on pruning and propagating roses, and beginning a project to add roses, by first ...

Snowdrops (galanthus) are the earliest bulbs to bloom in Western Washington gardens and are deer- and rodent-proof bulbs. Courtesy photo The second week of February is a good time to dig up and divide ...