Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

Getting ahead of weed control saves you from a springtime struggle. Whether turning to cover crops or avoiding "seed rain," ...

While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...

I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my ...

As the air cools and leaves start to tumble, gardeners everywhere begin their fall rituals—raking, pruning, and tucking their ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

Mulching protects perennials from cold temperatures and helps maintain moisture. But this common mistake could kill your ...

As soon as we get a hard frost in the garden, it’s time to dig and store the dahlias, tender geraniums, cannas, etc. that ...

Pine needles can become fuel for a smoker or fire pit, effective mulching, ground cover for muddy spots, or pleasant ...

With daylight hours dwindling, we are reminded of this quote from Nathaniel Hawthorne: “I cannot endure to waste anything so ...

Mow light layers of leaves into the lawn. For heavier leaf layers that threaten to mat down the lawn or evergreen ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Cool and crisp fall weather is here. What a slide in temperatures from 82 ...