If it is winter where you are, your garden may be in hibernation. But there is one area that can be used for a variety of gardening activities even now - the raised bed. If you have planned ahead, now ...

As the leaves begin to fall across Northeast Tennessee, smart gardeners are turning their attention to one simple but ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

When the first big pile of leaves gathers on your raised or in-ground garden beds, a common instinct is to rake them up so you have a clean slate before winter arrives. After all, neat garden beds ...

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.

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 ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Missed out on planting those bareroot plants in time? Don't fear, heeling in can be a great way to protect these plants over ...

If the spring bulbs you’ve planted over the years are no longer putting on a seasonal show, it’s not too late to shop and ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about petunias, ponytail plants, grapefruit and peach trees, crotons, ...

Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...