Question: This is the first year we did raised gardening, and we had much success. My husband is making heavy plastic tents with the ends open to keep the beds from getting soggy, hoping to just keep ...

A guide to the importance of covering seeds for germination properly, including which seeds don't want covering and the best ...

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how covering an area of your vegetable garden with a plastic sheet might be a good idea. This was with the view that it would be uncovered and recovered according ...

Getting your raised beds ready for winter is simple once you know what they actually need — starting with determining whether insulation is necessary. The right approach depends on whether you still ...

Question: My neighbor covers his vegetable garden area with a black plastic tarp during the winter. He says he has a better garden as a result, but could not name the specific benefits. What possible ...

Going away doesn't mean you need to neglect your indoor plants or your garden. Whether you're looking to preserve your garden or you're more of an indoor plant enthusiast, the problem of how to keep ...