Learning how to garden often means acknowledging the things we won't repeat next year. We are always growing and learning as gardeners, right along with you. Here are some valuable lessons that Kevin and the team learned this season that we plan to do differently in the new year.
As we ready the garden for winter, there are a few activities to accomplish now for a solid foundation leading into spring. Setting these in place lets nature continue the work for us in the quiet season. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at winter tasks to improve the future garden.
We wish you a merry Christmas cactus season! It's getting to be that time again, and you might be wondering if there are any ways to boost your plant's blooming power. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares the best time and manner of fertilizing to get the best performance from your flowering succulent.
Most growers are transitioning from the growing season into the off-season, and it is time to clean our greenhouses. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she details 11 essential greenhouse tasks you should do before winter.
Bees are vital to a thriving garden. But, some of our fall and spring habits can make your space inhospitable for them to overwinter in. Gardener and beekeeper Melissa Strauss shares ways that you can help important pollinator populations stick around and stay safe during the cold winter months.
Mid-November means lawn maintenance is wrapping up! Final mow sessions and leaf-gathering rounds are in sight. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore how short to mow your lawn in fall and other care tips for best overwintering.
As our gardens prepare for a winter rest, a little extra protection for favorite borderline perennials may be in order. With extra care, from easy mulch to added insulation, winterizing measures give a good foundation for them to withstand cold weather. Explore winter protection for those too-special-to-lose perennials with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Self-sowing plants are a boon for us gardeners! They reseed themselves so we don’t have to plant them. Some sprout readily with little help, while others benefit from some care to grow their best. Use these seven methods to encourage annuals, perennials, and shrubs to sprout new seedlings throughout your garden.
Although winter frost steadily approaches, it’s not too late to start thinking about next year’s garden! Some simple actions now can help boost your harvests next summer and fall. Now, let’s try these seven easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant and prepare the garden for next year.
Green-up your garden cleanup! Biologist and gardener Lindsay Miller offers some easy and impactful tips to make your garden both beautiful and beneficial for wildlife this fall.
Autumn leaves provide a wealth of resources for the good of the garden. While some of us leave them where they drop, others are subject to neighborhood guidelines or tidier preferences. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how to support your garden’s ecosystems while balancing a clean aesthetic.
Plant protectors are great ways to keep your plants safe for the winter. For this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum dives into the best plant protectors to use when the weather gets cold.