Mulching is one of those garden chores that pays off all season. A thick layer of mulch helps steady the soil temperature and prevents moisture from escaping. Straw, shredded leaves, or wood chips are ...

Once you know how to take care of a succulent, you never need to buy another fake plant again. These low-cost, low-maintenance plants are wonderful for beginners, yet you'll always see them in skilled ...

The end of summer is the perfect time to get your fall garden situated right before hunkering down for the first frost. Companion planting — the practice of growing certain plants together for mutual ...

While winter does bring rest, it’s not winter yet! No matter where you farm, you can still grow yields of fall crops. Sow October seeds, and in a couple of months, you’ll be selling beautiful produce ...

The kids have gone back to school, football season is upon us and pumpkin spice-flavored products are back. That can mean only one thing: Fall will be here soon — on Sept. 22, to be exact. Our gardens ...

Root vegetables benefit from being harvested after a frost but before the ground freezes. Brassicas like Brussels sprouts taste sweeter and mellower after a frost. Cold-hardy leafy vegetables tolerate ...