Prepare your garden for winter! Learn how a layer of mulch after the first frost insulates plants, protects soil, and ...

Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...

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

Companion plants can be grown in such a way that each plant supports the other. Strawberries, as it happens, are friends with ...

Different zones call for different care. Whether you need to start winterizing early in Zone 2, or can enjoy a fall garden in ...

While preparing your garden for winter, it’s a good time to reflect on what worked well this year and what you might improve upon next year for a more successful and enjoyable gardening experience.

Companion planting is used by gardeners to get better results from their veggie patch. It involves planting two or more plants that complement each other side by side. And for tomatoes there is one ...

There are plenty of plants that can weather a chill, but many fall favorites are too tender for a freeze. If you're waiting ...

Do not plant black walnuts, eastern red cedars, junipers, and hawthorns near apple trees. Avoid planting tomatoes, potatoes, ...