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

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 ...

But if your yard is in need of its own spring cleaning routine, now's the time to stock up on spring gardening essentials like grass and wildflower seeds, clever gardening tools and waterproof easy-to ...

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

While you’re waiting for spring weather patterns to stop see-sawing between sunshiny days and blanketing yards with several inches of snow, it might be hard to believe that it’s time to start planning ...

Clear out spent vegetable beds, then lightly turn the soil, incorporating compost, well-rotted manure and, if indicated by a ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's the middle of February, and the tulip/jonquil leaves will soon pop up. What, if anything, should be done to protect them? It's always a little unnerving to see bulbs emerging when there is still ...

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 ...

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

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...