When used properly, organic mulch can provide numerous benefits for garden beds and landscapes. When used improperly, mulch ...

It’s April, and spring has sprung. Or will soon. Winter always is a sneaky devil, coming back with hard frosts and even a ...

For low-maintenance, showy color, zinnias take the prize. These annual flowers grow quickly from seed, don’t mind the heat, ...

While this method is more challenging than buying mature plants, four experts have advice to set home gardeners up for ...

Learn how to best reuse potting soil from last season to enhance your garden's vitality, plus the best way to trim browned ...

If you’re looking for a plant for your garden that will come back year after year, is easy to care for and suitable for a ...

With all the conversations I’ve had with gardeners over the years, the state of soil is the least-understood part of the ...

Whether you opt for border plantings, cascading blooms, or select a variety that’s known as a trap crop to lure harmful ...

WARNING: It’s too early to plant your garden. You are still in planning mode. Recently, when I did the garden talk in Bellville, I made it clear that it is still very early to start turning the soil ...

Cover crops like millet, sorghum, and black-eyed peas have been successful at the botanic gardens. They improve water ...

If you garden long enough, eventually, you’ll find yourself familiar with every pest and disease in the book. So, this spring ...