From mulching and pruning to caring for tools and soil, a handful of thoughtful steps can make all the difference.

October is also a good time to prepare the vegetable garden for the return of colder weather and the upcoming winter.

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

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

Early light, wet soil, and a quiet promise: a raised bed in natural stone can turn a cold patch into a warm, working garden ...

Seedling protectors, bubble wrap and rodent fencing can help protect vulnerable plants from cold temperatures and hungry critters. Move your hoses and timers to safe locations. Cover the hose bibs.

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

THIS week the Met Office predicted plummeting temperatures and ‘unsettled’ weather conditions – with the threat of -1C in the ...

As the air cools and the humidity finally dips, I and many East Texas gardeners start to feel that itch to get outside and “clean up.” Fall is, without question, ...

A head of garlic, like tulips or daffodils, is a bulb you can plant in the fall that will pay dividends in spring.

In this informative video, learn how I prepare my vegetable garden beds using wood chip for sustainable and effective gardening. Discover step-by-step methods for improving soil health and promoting ...

Prepare your garden for heatwaves with mulch, deep morning watering, smart shade, irrigation checks and lawn tweaks. A quick ...