Cold weather makes it tough for plants to soak up the water they need. When you add mulch before the snow, it helps lock in ...

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard needs a bit of attention to prepare for the colder months.

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

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 ...

LET’S HEAD TO THE GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN, WHERE BRANCH HILL FARM IN MILTON MILLS. AND I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN OF USA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, ONE OF THE THINGS AND I’M SURE I’M ...

On one hand, chemical weed killers often work fast but leave you wondering what you’re spraying near vegetables your family ...

Lavender love the summer sun, so when winter approaches they need some extra care. Fortunately, it just takes one simple step ...

Hydrangeas have sensitive roots that can easily rot once the ground freezes and risk next year's flowers, but there is a very ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...

You may have an abundance of this product already on hand, or you can start saving it for the next growing season.

Bare soil is a bad thing, so any natural mulch is better than no mulch. Why am I so negative about some mulches and positive about others, especially shredded native tree trimmings? Let’s review the ...

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, shall we? Let’s uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface, and finally get to the root of things … plant roots, that is, and what makes them prosper. Recently, a ...