There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...

As the seasons change and you lament your wilting summer garden, you can take solace in the many fast-growing flowers you can still plant in October. Use this time to plant these cool season-loving ...

This is the time of year when gardeners in the Berkshires and upstate New York (especially procrastinators like me) start thinking about annual flowers. We run down to the garden center and buy a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Plant cool-season annuals such as pansies and primulas that can tolerate a light frost in April to add color to your garden. These annuals can be used as under plantings to bulbs to complement their ...

Add a symbolic touch to your garden in 2026 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, weeds. They are the bane of gardeners around the world, sprouting from the soil in even the most adverse conditions and, if left unchecked ...

If you are new to gardening you may not know there’s a difference between flowers. Last week, we planted annuals, delicate flowers that can’t handle frost. Now, perennials can handle the cold and come ...