December is the coldest month of the year in our area, but there are a few activities that will get you out in the garden this month. Maybe taking a ...

According to a expert, pine needle mulch is good for garden soil but does nothing to the acidity. Pine needle mulch does not ...

December gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this issue.

Garden experts tend to apply around two inches of mulch, but each has their preference. "I like to add a mulch layer that's ...

When the growing season is over, you may be wondering what to do with the straw you've been using as mulch. Here are the ...

A reader recently asked whether there was anything special she needed to do during the winter months for her new strawberries to do well. There is in fact some special care that you need to take ...

Weeds can rob your flower beds from their much-needed sunlight and soil nutrients, but mulch could be the key to keeping your ...

Prepping garden beds in late fall can help keep pests, weeds, and diseases from away when its time to plant in the spring.

Gardeners have been advised of the simple measure they can take to protect their gardens this winter. As the weather turns ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

Prepare your garden for winter with these 12 essential December tasks — from pruning trees to protecting plants before the ...

Gardens often fall into neglect during winter, but one important task should be completed before November ends to help protect your soil and plants through the cold months ...