October is the perfect time to plant daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocus and other spring-flowering bulbs. These and other ...

Backfill soil from a tree planting. March means the outdoor gardening season is within reach. While waiting for our landscapes to dry out and warm up, let’s review garden terminology. (There will be ...

Looking to start gardening but don’t know all the lingo? Don’t worry, here’s a crash course: Alkaline soil: a pH (potential of hydrogen) level higher than the neutral setting of 7.0 on a scale of 0.0 ...

Trees are often planted too deep by homeowners and professionals, so it is a good idea to understand how to position a new tree at the proper depth. Recently planted trees that resemble telephone ...

Want a spectacular display of spring color in your yard next spring? You need to try lasagna planting your bulbs. It's easy and the results are so worth it.

Like a lot of homes in area, my entire roof is not guttered. On my current home, I have gutters in the front and the back, but none in the side, just one small diverter so rain isn't pouring directly ...

It’s easy to take soil for granted, but what an impact it has on our trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens. Soil is the main vehicle by which plant roots absorb water and nutrients, and it keeps plants ...