Before winter closes in, do one last thing for all the trees, shrubs and other plants in your garden: Make sure they have a cozy layer of mulch over their roots. “Spread it flat and even, like a ...

This shoulder month between the warmth of early fall and the cold of early winter is still ideal for many garden activities.

You're probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid the garden and the flower beds if you make ...

If you’re growing strawberries in rows in the ground or in a raised bed, space your plants 12 inches apart. For smaller ...

If the spring bulbs you’ve planted over the years are no longer putting on a seasonal show, it’s not too late to shop and ...

As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

Missed out on planting those bareroot plants in time? Don't fear, heeling in can be a great way to protect these plants over ...

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

As the leaves begin to fall, several alternative maintenance options exist to take advantage of the foliage.