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 ...

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

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

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

Winter can be tough on gardens, but you don't have to face the cold alone. We will let you know whether you need to cover ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.

Do not wash them. Ever. At least not right away. Washing cuts their shelf life in half. Apparently, they need to “cure.” ...

This is the first episode in our growing food in small spaces series and it shows how to build a raised garden bed made from ...

Define the future bed and cover the area with large pieces of cardboard or thick layers of newspaper, using landscape staples ...

In most cases, you won't have to fertilize your Swiss chard. However, if you've planted your crop in a container, then it can ...

Most plants go into hibernation for winter, but if you still want to see some greenery in the colder months, cultivate some ...