Tidy up the garden, but don’t do too much
It's time to do a little tidying up in the garden. Just a little. "There's no need to vacuum up every leaf and cut back every stalk," said Sharon Yiesla,...
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Don’t stop watering evergreens yet — it could save them from the next polar vortex
Spring brought many homeowners unpleasant surprises this year: dead, brown boxwoods and other evergreens killed by cold winter blasts. There's no guaranteed way to protect these vulnerable plants against bitter...
Leaves are falling, but sorry, it’s too early to stop weeding the garden
Did you think your weeding was done for the year? Think again. If you look closely among the fallen leaves, you're likely to see flashes of green, and they're likely...
Nitty-gritty details create glory of autumn leaves
It's time for the forest to open its paint box and create its autumn masterpiece. First, mute the green in leaves to let the yellow and orange shine. Add the...
Your free composting starter kit is falling from the trees right now
A bounty of leaves, falling from the trees, can yield a cornucopia of compost to enrich the soil of every garden. "Making your own compost is a great way to...
Funny-looking green or brown bags help water new trees
A new tree planted along a street or in a park often has an odd-looking accessory: a watering bag. It's a green or brown bag made of heavy plastic sitting...
Establishing a few facts about roots, water and new plants
Gardeners often are told that after planting or transplanting, they should water frequently until the plant is "established." But what does that mean, exactly? "It's all about the roots," said...
It’s September, which means it’s time to think about spring — spring bulbs, that is
As the days grow shorter in autumn and the gardening season wanes toward winter, it's time to think about spring! That's because fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs....
Ditch the grass — here are some better ground covering options for those shady spots under trees
In late summer or early fall, many homeowners overseed their lawns, trying to fill in bare spots and thicken up the grass. "That may work in full sun," said Sharon...
Give trees, shrubs a shave before planting
When does a tree or shrub need a shave? Often, when you're planting it. Trees and shrubs that are sold in large pots often have roots growing in the wrong...