The answer is pretty simple: Keep plants growing in it. Plants that germinate in the late summer, sending their roots deep into the soil, will provide a place for water to go. This also provides for ...

Raspberries are a fantastic fruit to eat with numerous health benefits - but a little-known soil hack also means they are very helpful in the garden ...

Pinch out the center of the stem to remove the plant's leader or center leaf and force new growth out of where the leaves meet the stems. About 50 years ago, my great-aunt gave me a philodendron and, ...

Even young trees and shrubs can fall victim - rodents such as voles and rabbits may chew on their bark. Ensure you wrap them ...

As winter's chill lingers, there is still plenty of work for gardeners to do. Follow these top tips to help transform your ...

If you’ve been tossing whole eggshells into your garden, thinking they’ll quickly break down and nourish your plants, you ...

Whether you create a stacked-rock spiral or a basic cedar square, a raised bed can be a great way to expand your gardening options. And planning for this project makes a great winter pastime, too.

Pecan hulls make a lovely mulch in a perennial garden or shrub bed. They lay flat and, at least in my experiences, they ...

Sloped yards typically suffer from erosion. Learn how to control erosion naturally by planting this evergreen ground cover along your sloped yard.

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

Recently, I’ve been seeing advice on Facebook about adding banana peels to your soil for potassium. Bananas and their peels ...

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...