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.

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

In addition to diseased plants, you should also pull weeds from your garden as soon as possible to ensure they don’t get the ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil before planting.

From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...

From kale and leeks to garlic and parsnips, our growing guide shares tips for planting, protecting and harvesting throughout ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

We should be displaying our garden produce the way hunters display deer heads. Pulling a humongous carrot from your own ...

Artichokes bring bold height and drama to garden beds, lending a Mediterranean touch that stands out among flowering plants ...

Cold weather is on the way, so it’s important to take one last look at your yard and garden to make sure everything is tucked in for the winter.

Whether or not growing your own produce can actually save you a few dollars depends on many factors. Read these expert tips to get the most out of your garden.

The difference is that their old states don’t stay at those temperatures for prolonged periods of time. It may get to 105, but that’s rare, and it probably will only last for a day or two out of the ...