“Spread a thick layer [about 5-10cm] of organic matter over the soil, ensuring it isn’t [packed] down too compactly so ...

As most home gardeners’ thoughts begin to turn to spring planting during these cold winter days, there are a few things we can do to prepare for the coming gardening season. First on the list should ...

While it may seem like spring is far away right now, it's never too early to start prepping and planning your spring garden.

As I write this, snow is falling outside my suburban New York window, and I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season. And yet, with the winter solstice in the ...

Warm winter days are perfect for garden prep. Try these 5 early tasks to get a head start on the growing season—no digging in ...

Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival of ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

GROW A HEALTHY GARDEN: If you’re planting bulbs, consider adding bulb fertilizer or bone meal to encourage strong root growth. (National Garden Bureau) “And all the lives we ever lived and all the ...