If a garden bed holds moisture more effectively, gardeners may not need to water as often.

You may already have this handy mulch at home.

Despite its name, it isn’t always the right choice for your plants - here's why ...

A few weeks ago, I was at my college reunion. My Harvard classmates know I’ve authored several gardening books and that I am into organics, so naturally I got lots of gardening questions. No problem ...

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.” By Margaret Roach When it comes to composting, ...

One of the most accessible and environmentally-friendly methods to recycle food and garden scraps is composting. For many ...

Don’t toss those imperfect lettuce leaves, onion tops and strawberry tops into the trash. Instead, convert them into compost right in the garden. Worm and pile composting are great ways to manage ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

It pains me to see customers spending hundreds of dollars on new plants and simultaneously refusing to spend a few more on a bag or two of compost and a box of starter fertilizer. These two items are ...

SOCIAL DISTANCE: When planting multiple dahlia tubers, it's best to keep them about 12-18 inches apart, as dahlias get quite large. Photo courtesy of HummingBlooms Flower Farm Hi there neighbors, ...

Spring bulbs bring a little seasonal magic to the garden, but getting them into the ground involves more than digging a hole ...

September can turn a garden center into a financial trap. Shelves fill with fall plants, shiny tools, bags of mysterious soil amendments, and enough “must-have” products to make a perfectly sensible ...