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

The 18 long-living perennials that will last for decades include varieties like hostas, daylilies, echinacea, sedum, and ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter storm this weekend, I dumped mounds of ...

Shoveling snow onto garden beds can protect plants during winter. Snow acts as a blanket, insulating the soil and preventing ...

Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter storm this weekend, I dumped mounds of snow onto my garden beds, knowing it would protect my trees, shrubs and dormant perennials. When ...

Green roofs may be low maintenance, but they still need regular TLC. Follow these expert-led steps to keep yours healthy and ...

Here are the winners for 2026. Year of the Ficus. Ficusses are quite common houseplants. The edible fig is also part of the Ficus family. The key to growing healthy indoor Ficus is to give plants as ...

One homeowner was frustrated to the point of tears after their efforts to cultivate a low-maintenance, eco-friendly yard were sabotaged by another party. They posted about their problem in the ...

Butter Lamp's miniature size is a boon to gardeners in more ways than one. This butternut squash plant's shorter vines means it takes up less garden space and its small fruit is ready to harvest more ...

Usually, this is the time of year when I grow weary. The heaviness of the summer heat always takes its toll – on my spirits and my garden. My plants are tired; many are struggling, and I have pretty ...