Prepping garden beds in late fall can help keep pests, weeds, and diseases from away when its time to plant in the spring.

But late fall can be a great time to plant certain vegetables that thrive in cooler weather and even frost. Choosing the ...

Sandy, clay, and loamy soils all behave in unique ways. Sandy soil drains fast but doesn’t keep nutrients well. Clay soil ...

To improve it, you’ll need to add plenty of organic matter in the shape of generous annual mulches of well-rotted manure and ...

Gardening comes with its own set of challenges, but if you want your basil to survive all year long, there's one thing you ...

If it is winter where you are, your garden may be in hibernation. But there is one area that can be used for a variety of gardening activities even now - the raised bed. If you have planned ahead, now ...

There are tons of potting soils to choose from, some of which contain no actual soil at all. However, the two most important ...

Having the right outdoor equipment can make all the difference in gardening and yard care, whether you’re splitting logs, ...

Gardening In Small Spaces In Orange County Orange County has its share of sunshine, but sometime not enough space for a big garden. Many gardeners—or would be gardeners—in Orange County live in ...

Geraniums are fantastic garden plants as they flower pretty much nonstop and really liven up your space. And begonias are one ...

Spinach is a bitter green that might be the solution to your empty garden in winter, when most plants have died or are hibernating. Seedlings can survive even during freezing temperatures as low as 15 ...

From practical to big wishes, see what these Springfield area nonprofits and charities are hoping for this holiday season.