Plants to Use in Containers All Year (Part One)
You do not have to empty every container when autumn arrives. Some shrubs and perennials can remain in pots and provide foliage through winter,…
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Plants to Use in Containers All Year (Part Two)
A container planting can stay useful after the summer flowers fade, but winter care starts with the pot. Choose one that can handle freezing…
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Pick the Best Annuals
Buy annuals for the spaces you want to fill, then choose the size of plant that fits your timing and budget. Small plants in…
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Finding the Positives in an Overgrown Space
If a yard is overgrown, begin by clearing access and learning what is there before deciding what to remove. Old shrubs may need attention,…
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Plant Now Tulips For The Spring
For spring tulips, choose firm bulbs in fall and plant them where the soil drains well and the emerging leaves will get good light.…
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Mulch Basics
Organic mulch is a useful covering for many planting beds: it helps the soil hold moisture and moderates temperature, then gradually breaks down. The…
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Native Plants Will Thrive
If you are changing a planting bed, consider native plants that fit the light and soil you actually have. They can support local wildlife…
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Light in the Garden
Watch how the light moves across a bed before you choose its plants. The sunny spot you see at one time of day may…
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More Herbs
Dill, sage, thyme, cilantro, oregano and lavender give you more choices after the familiar starter herbs. Most want a good deal of sun, but…
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Mature Tree Maintenance
The best time to think about an older tree is before the next windstorm. Regular inspection and sensible care may reduce some avoidable problems,…
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