Learn how to grow and care for Nelliet™ Holly, a distinctive cultivar with bright red berries, glossy evergreen foliage, and a dense pyramidal form that requires no pruning. Get to know the ideal ...

When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive ...

Mulch is an essential element of any permaculture garden. This video shares 11 natural mulches perfect for permaculture ...

Snow cover provides a heavy blanket of winter mulch that insulates the soil, prevents heat from escaping and keeps soil ...

A master gardener of 20 years says that this big mistake will deprive your plants of a truly healthy garden with soil that's full of nutrients.

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...

If you've ever carefully cultivated squash or pumpkin vines only to have your hopes of scrumptious pies and casseroles dashed by squash bugs, you know how destructive they can be. These pests feed on ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...

Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...

The idea of gardening in November might not seem like it goes together, but in reality, this shoulder month between the warmth of early fall and the cold of early winter is still ideal for many garden ...

How should I care for my potted mandevilla over the winter? Am I too late to start broccoli and cauliflower from seed? — Ed Mandevillas are beautiful tropical vines that provide flowers of red, white ...

Although not much is going on in the garden when winter approaches, there are a few tasks that can help protect your garden and get it ready for healthy growth next season. The unexpected time you'll ...