There are many different types of mulch available to homeowners, and each has its best use cases. For example, some mulches are designed for aesthetics alone, while others can actually help plants ...

This is the time of year when gardeners in the Berkshires and upstate New York (especially procrastinators like me) start thinking about annual flowers. We run down to the garden center and buy a ...

“An annual is a plant that produces colorful blooms all season long and lasts for just one year,” explains Dan Stuppiello, divisional merchandise manager of Live Goods at Home Depot. “If you want to ...

As the seasons change and you lament your wilting summer garden, you can take solace in the many fast-growing flowers you can still plant in October. Use this time to plant these cool season-loving ...

Question: I would like to get my vegetable garden and annual flower beds ready for planting without having to do a lot of preparation next spring. What are some things I could be doing right now?

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

If you are new to gardening you may not know there’s a difference between flowers. Last week, we planted annuals, delicate flowers that can’t handle frost. Now, perennials can handle the cold and come ...