Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

Spread a layer of mulch around your perennial plants before the first frost. Mulch acts like a blanket, keeping soil warmer ...

As temperatures start to drop, an RHS-qualified food growth educator has shared the best ways to overwinter your vegetable ...

To grow your own garlic while protecting it from the cold, you have two options, according to Laura. If you have the space, ...

Plenty of moisture: Seeds and seedlings need moist soil to survive. With dormant grass seeding, the seeds are able to take ...

One of the easiest members of the onion family to grow, shallots mature faster and require less space than their counterparts ...

Adding mulch to your garden is invaluable for controlling weeds and keeping the soil moist. While bark chips are probably ...

Once the leaves begin to fall and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to get ready for winter. That means breaking out a new set of clothes and preparing to spend more time outside. Look for ...

Ok. Let’s get this out of the way. Every time I write about lawns, my inbox jams up with messages from the lawn haters. “Biological wasteland.” “Unconscionable assault on nature.” “Abomination upon ...

If you’re seeding a new lawn or patching/overseeding a weak one this fall, it’s possible to make your lawn more durable and drought-resistant simply by the type of grass seed you plant. Contrary to ...

September is the perfect time to sow grass seed in the UK, with warm soil, refreshing rain and cooler temperatures creating ideal conditions for strong growth. Unlike the heat of summer or the chill ...