For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The weather might be getting chilly, but that doesn't mean you're off the hook just yet with your garden. Fall is actually a critical time for ...
Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...
Fall is one of the best times to work in the garden. The air is cooler, the humidity lower and there’s a pleasant crispness that makes being outdoors a joy. It’s also the perfect time to plant trees, ...
I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my garden and I prefer a more natural look. This natural aesthetic does not ...
It might not be time yet for a gardener to rest on their laurels. In milder climates of US hardiness zones 7-9, the grip of winter may not have fully hit, and that means it is time for a late spurt of ...
WASHINGTON — When the temperatures drop, it might feel like gardening season is over, but experts say fall is prime time to plant spring bulbs. “You plant them now so that they can start to take root ...
CORVALLIS — The days are short, the rain often unrelenting, and the holidays fast approaching — but a little time in the garden or garage now can make a big difference come spring. A common question ...
You can tell the days are getting chillier, now that the mosquitoes are wearing flannel shirts. Chilly weather and widespread freezes have put another growing season in the record books. Before we ...