It has a beautiful planting of white pines around the patio. The trees seem to be losing a lot of needles, and I am worried ...

Winter mulching helps regulate soil temperature and protect plant roots — but it's only beneficial to certain types of plants ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

Getting your herb garden ready for winter includes pruning and clearing out spent material. These are the herbs you need to ...

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

While you're cozying up during winter, your garden is working, growing cold-hardy plants and prepping for spring. The mulch ...

Your responses and questions to last week’s column fluttered into my inbox like oak leaves after a storm. Rather than taking ...

Azaleas are a perennial that can be left outdoors during the winter in certain hardiness zones, but there's one thing you ...

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Bulbs that bloom in the spring should be planted into the ground in the fall. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Our monthly “Ask a Master Gardener” column will answer your questions and offer tips. Have a ...

If someone is eyeing strawberry farming, fall is the time to start sourcing what you need, says an Alberta-based strawberry ...

Spanish moss is a symbol of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Here’s what to know about the plant’s historical significance and ...