Every spring, I empty the enclosures holding “finished” compost and spread that compost over vegetable plots prior to ...
Key Points Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients.Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter.Plant cover crops before frost to enrich ...
This garden material doesn't directly add nutrients to soil. Instead, it helps keep the nutrients present for longer and ...
From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...
To make sure your garden starts off in the best possible shape next spring, garden expert Barry Wilson has a list of ...
October's gentle embrace offers a gardener's dream: warm soil, cool air, and the promise of a bountiful harvest. Discover the secrets of autumn planting.
Your October gardening guide is here, with everything to plant and prune at this time of year plus gardening jobs for the ...
Flowering kale or cabbage – Another very popular fall plant in these parts, these richly coloured foliage plants (and yes, they are edible, though I’ve never eaten one!), look great next to ...
This is always a bittersweet time of the year for me. Gardening is one of my favorite activities during the summer, but in my ...
Flowering spring bulbs really are one of nature’s everyday miracles; each one is like holding a piece of the future in your hand ...
Fall yardwork isn't just raking. Experts share tips to boost curb appeal now and grow a healthier, more colorful yard for ...
“My rule of thumb is to divide a plant into three to five growth points,” says James, who uses two garden forks to gently ...