One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

The leaves that fall into beds and borders can be left as they will naturally decompose into the soil and provide cover for insects and wildlife during the colder days. It is the leaves on the lawn ...

Fall leaves may help nourish the lawn, but too much coverage will do more harm than good. Learn how many leaves is too many ...

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

When pine needles fall all over your lawn in the autumn, you don't have to haul them away. Here are some surprising uses for those pine needles in your yard.

During winter, peonies are hard at work below ground storing energy. Winterize your peonies to prepare them for cold weather ...

Peonies are vibrant spring bloomers, but good winter care is vital for lots of flowers. Luckily, even inexperienced gardeners ...

Green-fingered Brits are being urged to put sheets of cardboard in their gardens during the coldest months of the year.

From stopping fertilization at the right time to physical protective measures, ensure your herbs reemerge in spring with ...

Cockroaches are highly adaptable pests found worldwide, with over 50 species in the US. They thrive in warm, humid environments, contaminating food an ...