Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite berry plants and shrubs. Here are 7 ...

Practical, pain-free, nature-friendly way to support biodiversity, providing food and shelter for garden wildlife when it’s ...

Cold weather is on the way, so it’s important to take one last look at your yard and garden to make sure everything is tucked ...

Cooler nights are closing in, and the window to shape healthy growth is shrinking. A few careful cuts now will pay off.

Some cotoneasters, especially evergreens, are fast-growing shrubs and soon make good-sized plants that create impact when in ...

Greedy for a final flush of flowers in fall? Deadheading this list of annuals and perennials can help the plants conserve ...

Allotments hum with quiet urgency each autumn, as a narrow slice of days decides whose plants surge and whose stall. Across ...

Organic garlic bulbs shouldn't have been coated with anything. Plant them so they're not touching, a hand width apart or even a bit less. The depth should be at least four inches to six inches.

Sometimes the most extraordinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, hiding in plain sight along California’s breathtaking coastline. Swanton Berry Farm in Davenport is exactly ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

Knowing when to add a second layer of mulch can insulate your plants, protect soil from extreme temperatures, and ensure ...

In the old days of computing, users often bought kits and put together their own machines. Part of the fun of owning a computer was figuring out how everything worked together. You still can build ...