Leaves are a rich source of organic material that contain a myriad of valuable nutrients and are perfect for using in your vegetable garden or flower beds. They improve soil health, moderate ...

You may know Bishop’s Weed, Aegopodium podagraria, a member of the carrot family, as goutweed, ground elder and snow-on-the-mountain. Native to Europe and northern Asia, it was brought to North ...

Soil is one of the biggest expenses when building a garden bed from scratch, but you can significantly cut down on costs with ...

Mulch provides a variety of benefits for gardens, including weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention. Organic mulches, like compost and wood chips, decompose over time, enriching ...

One of the best natural mulches for vegetable gardens is straw. Straw is a by product of grain crops and is made up of the dead stalks and leaves left behind after farmers harvest the grain. It can be ...

So, you really don’t like weeds? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, the nightmare of weed season is just about to begin. Whether you're managing a tidy lawn or a blooming planting bed, understanding the ...

The new 3.2-ounce Shield and 5-ounce XBar lines focus on durability, water permeability and clean job-site usability, the ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...

The first week of March may roar in with cold weather but the soft bleating of opening buds will be waiting at the end of this month. The challenge is how to start the early spring garden chores such ...