As the garden wakes up in the spring, many annuals are already in bloom and ready to provide flowers for bare spots in the garden. Like paint for the landscape artist, we can use them to bring color and fragrance wherever we choose. Whether in containers, between...
Every year, the springtime reveals new flowers, butterflies, leaves, and–if you have a canine companion–more than a few dog urine patches. Even if you are dog-free, you may still find a couple of brown spots in your front yard here and there from a passing pooch....
New shrubs hold the promise of future berries, flowers, and beautiful leaves, but before any of those things can happen, you need to properly plant and care for it, especially during that crucial first year. From digging the hole to watering, following the proper...
The wavering weather of late winter and early spring always comes with uncertainty. Just as we start to think that the warmer weather is here to stay, a blast of cold can suddenly come through overnight, taking the unsuspecting gardener by surprise. Our inconsistent...
With food prices going up, growing your own food just makes more and more sense these days. For less than one grocery run, you can buy seeds for a whole spring, summer, and fall’s worth of produce. Saving money has always been a perk of gardening, but...
