It's the season of falling leaves, and you might be tempted to use your pile as mulch for your garden and around the yard.

The combination of fallen leaves and grass clippings and/or spent plants from the yard also makes the perfect recipe for homemade compost. Worked into the soil, this leaf-fueled compost is the best ...

There are days when the garden (or life in general) has gotten the best of you. Your back aches from pulling weeds, your ...

You should never mulch in early spring, as it stunts growth, but you should also avoid mulching when the ground is very cold and wet. Aim to get yours done before the first frost, then, so that you ...

Winter is now just around the corner, and you can prepare your lawn in October without spending any money by making a natural fertiliser from items you already have at home.

Fall is typically known as harvest season, but you can plant plenty of fruit trees in your backyard during this season. Here's which ones will flourish.

Whether you have wax or tuberous begonias, our gardening experts are here to walk you through their overwintering advice ...

With cold weather coming, it's important to prepare your fruit trees. Luckily, there are some things you can do now to help ...

Hidden along California’s breathtaking coastal Highway 1, Swanton Berry Farm stands as a delicious secret that locals have been trying to keep to themselves for years. This unassuming agricultural ...

Swanton Berry Farm in Davenport delivers this exact experience, nestled along California’s breathtaking Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and San Francisco. This coastal treasure isn’t just another ...

Whether you have a frost or a freeze warning on the way, you need to take these three steps to ensure your garden survives.

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.