Lisa We have all these piles of leaves at the edge of our yards, and we have a good many kids in my neighborhood. So, if you can't blow the leaves to the curb, and you can't burn them, what do you do?

Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and ...

Is Pea Gravel Right for You? Thinking of making the switch from mulch to pea gravel in your flower beds? I transitioned almost all of mine a few years ago and have never looked back. I mulch a few ...

October's gentle embrace offers a gardener's dream: warm soil, cool air, and the promise of a bountiful harvest. Discover the secrets of autumn planting.

Water the straw bales deeply every day during the conditioning process, and apply another ½ cup of high-nitrogen fertilizer on each bale on days 3 and 5. On days 7 and 9, apply ¼ cup of high-nitrogen ...

The transition to fall happens now, though the heat will linger for a while. Days grow noticeably shorter and nights a bit cooler. I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer and dinners eaten on the ...

Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves. Getting garlic in the ground before it freezes yields the best results. If you miss your fall planting window, you can ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Summers’ blistering conditions remain, it’s hot…enough said! Last week we ...

Deer, squirrels, bear, and skunks are especially active as days get colder and they bulk up in preparation for winter food ...

Fall leaves are gardening gold to suppress weeds, improve the soil, and protect roots in flower beds. Learn how to use leaves in your flower beds.

They are everywhere, In the fields, in the gardens, even in the wedding bouquets. You see them in white, pink, lavender, violet, blue, and even yellow. What wonderful flowers. There are as many as 170 ...

LEAVES are changing colours and falling, flowers are dying back and it’ll soon be time to start potting spring bulbs. If your garden is looking a little glum, there’s a plant you can add for endless ...