If you have a yard full of fallen leaves every autumn, you’re not alone. Instead of bagging them up for trash day, you can put those leaves to work in your garden. Fallen leaves are more than just a ...

When it comes to covers for your garden soil, pine straw may be right. You'll only know for sure once you've compared it to ...

A variety of pink, white, and red azaleas in full bloom - Sanne Dost/Shutterstock Who doesn't love a healthy and thriving azalea in full bloom? When covered with a sea of colorful flowers, azaleas are ...

I'm fond of saying that there are three things you can do to eliminate 95 percent of your gardening challenges. First, put the right plant in the right place. Second, improve the soil by adding plenty ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Want to suppress weeds, conserve moisture, and enrich your soil over time? The first step is choosing the best type of mulch for your garden.

Mulch is an effective tool to protect your plants, beautify your yard and add nutrients to your soil. Making it is easier than you might think. DIY mulch saves money and it’s environmentally friendly, ...

There are many good reasons to use mulch in your garden: Properly done, it can help shield the soil's temperature from extreme heat or cold, reduce the frequency you need to water the plants, and even ...

Gardening enthusiast Sophie Valentine boasts a stunning garden, thanks to her considerable knowledge of plants and flowers. She shares her tips on her Instagram account @lookinsidemygarden. Like all ...