Pulling weeds is often on every home gardener's winter to-do lists. However, leaving them in situ can offer surprising ...

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

Digging to bury organic matter also relieves any compaction brought about by walking on the soil in wet conditions, helping rain to infiltrate the ground. Spiking and hollow tining lawns similarly ...

You can grow chestnuts in Southern California. You will need to incorporate lots of compost and gypsum in the soil prior to ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, ...

Cool season and warm season grasses are treated a bit differently this time of year. But nonetheless, both could benefit from ...

You can use it to level soil, spread loose material, such as soil, gravel, or mulch, break up compacted or large clumps of dirt, and prepare garden beds for planting. It's also one of the best tools ...

A cooler sun, softer soil and a simple shift in routine are changing the way people keep paths tidy this autumn. Across the ...

Discoloration, thinning out, diseases, and excessive weeds are important signs that you need to replace your mulch. Pest ...

As evenings draw in, homeowners say weekends feel lighter, not heavier, thanks to small changes in garden upkeep this autumn.