As spring exposes bare soil around roses and hostas, the race to cover it begins. One nutrient-rich organic mulch quietly ...

Kick off planting in your garden this spring by adding organic matter and making sure the soil has the right texture for ...

Shade-tolerant plants with tough roots help gardens under trees. Learn soil prep, planting, watering, and care for successful root-zone planting.

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

Gardening expert explains the key thing to check when buying mulch for spring, with advice on choosing between compost, bark, ...

The key to water management is simple, drip irrigation. On moderate and steep slopes, sprinklers and bubblers are not ...

Spring arrives with bright sunshine, chirping birds, and a sudden urge to sprinkle fertilizer everywhere. It seems natural: your lawn wakes up, perennials peek through, and you think, “A little ...

Even if you're low on outdoor space, you can still start a square foot garden — here's how.

Does potting soil go bad? Learn how long potting soil lasts, the signs it’s expired, and when you can safely reuse or refresh old potting mix.

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

Ensuring your plants get the right amount of water is a challenging task, and lugging around a watering can is hard work. Here are some hands-off alternatives.

Spring cleanup is a good place to start preparing your home for spring, but there are many projects you can also start right away that’ll improve your yard’s look. Raised garden: Consider installing a ...