Here are eight jobs for the well-winter-prepped yard: Mulch acts like a blanket to keep the soil slightly warmer over winter, ...

Mulch is a material used to reduce water loss from soil. Lately, it has not been unusual to question whether mulch is useful on dry soil. That may be an issue in the short term if the mulch is ...

Fallen leaves often feel like just garden waste, but they can actually be a valuable resource for your outdoor space.

Autumn drought keeps biting across Britain. Beds look tired and thin. A few shrewd plant choices can restore colour. Hosepipe ...

With puffy, cloud-like blooms and the ability to flourish even in less-than-ideal growing conditions, this hardy shrub will ...

Turn fallen leaves into natural mulch to enrich soil, retain moisture, suppress weeds, and feed your garden, creating healthy ...

Many of you have asked for more information about which plants can thrive in a dry garden of the type I've been discussing in recent columns. Dry gardens are places where well-chosen plants can thrive ...

Trees and shrubs are some of the most valuable parts of our yards and orchards. If you have a terrific shade tree, cherish it ...