Discover 5 fragrant ground covers that can help deter pests and learn about 4 to avoid. Create a beautiful and pest-resistant ...

Groundcovers are your secret weapon for filling in garden gaps, keeping weeds in check, and adding a splash of ...

A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...

Clover flowers can attract insects like bees and ants, which may bring in snakes that hunt for these creatures. The low-growing clover can also provide sh ...

With about 300 different species, the iris is one of the most visually striking plants in the garden. Whether grown in ...

You often see people creating compost heaps out of old leaves, plants, grass and other scraps and it’s a great idea, but why ...

If you think an allium is for you, the important thing is to understand when and how to plant your bulbs so that you can ...

Q: I want to cover a 30-by-100-foot garden in wood chips because it is on a slope, and the soil drains so fast that it has lost a lot of its nutrients. Where can I get free wood chips? — Merle Need, C ...

For in-ground plants, there are several alternatives to extend the growing season. There is, of course, the tried-and-true ...

Selecting the right bulbs will bring splashes of color in the spring. These crocuses are one of the first flowers to pop up ...

Don’t leave it until the ground’s too hard to work, your edibles are impossible to lift out of the soil, and the roots of ...

If nothing else, Hurricane Ernesto assisted in the clearing of some areas that perhaps needed a change. New growth should now ...