Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to ...

Most gardening experts suggest winterizing raised garden beds as soon as the first light frosts hit and gardens go dormant.

Key Points Winter covers protect raised beds and help replenish soil cost-effectively.Insulating covers shield beds from harsh winds, snow, and freezing temperatures.Use materials like straw, burlap, ...

In addition to diseased plants, you should also pull weeds from your garden as soon as possible to ensure they don’t get the ...

A garden is full of colorful flowers. - Elenaleonova/Getty Images While there are a wide variety of stunning flowers you can fill your garden beds with, it's always a good idea to include some long ...

When is the BEST time to install plants in your garden? Potted or containerized plants can be installed at any time of year, even into late fall. This would include any perennial plants, shrubs and ...

Adding perennials to your garden should be at the top of your to-do list for fall. With the cooler weather, it's an ideal ...

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Some perennials, though, are best cut back in fall. Hosta, iris and daylilies don’t have rigid stems, and quickly flatten ...

Raised beds are a great option for most vegetable gardeners, especially if you have only a small amount of space. A raised bed is nothing more than a box or container with soil placed on top of the ...

Q: The rabbits in our neighborhood are especially numerous this winter! The layer of rabbit droppings on the yard and garden is quite thick in places. Are these droppings harmful to us or to the lawn ...

When it comes to perennials, the old Rule of Green Thumb is that “If it blooms in the spring, you transplant it in the fall, and if it blooms in the fall, you transplant it in the spring.” Most of our ...