When you're preparing your garden beds for spring, fertilizing should always come before mulching. We explain when and how to fertilize and mulch in spring.

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started with? I’m trying ...

Here are some ideas for preparing your raised beds for winter. Take apart containers, put watering cans and décor items away, and drain your hose, pulling weeds and spent plants, applying winter mulch ...

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The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through ...

Cleaning up leaves and other yard debris will help reduce the risk of fungal infections, keep things pretty and provide a clean slate for the next season. Consider covering tender perennials and ...

The moment spring whispers your name, the garden answers back with a to-do list that feels both thrilling and mildly intimidating. Beds need help, plants are waiting, and the soil you already have is ...

A few Monarchs are still drifting by, I am starting to see fall migrant birds, the leaves on my Mexican Buckeye are starting to turn and the okra is definitely hoping for warmer temperatures. Fall is ...

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — After a long winter, whether you have gravel or mulch, your flower beds are most likely loaded with leaves, dead plants and debris. It is important to clean your flower beds and ...

As temperatures become favorable for annuals and perennials to be planted in beds, the soil is also right for weed seeds to germinate. Take heart; you do have some options. If you are just beginning a ...