Install flower bed fencing in order to prevent dogs from entering your garden. Or, create a temporary barrier out of chicken ...

Fall is a great time to mulch the garden, but these common mulching mistakes could harm or even kill your plants in winter.

Some popular flowering plants to dig up and store over winter include dahlias, calla lilies, elephant ears, freesias, and ...

Leaves can be used as a mulch for trees, shrubs, and flowers. This regulates soil temperature and moisture while suppressing ...

A: Leaves make a wonderful compost that can improve soil structure, fertilize, and increase microbial activity of beneficial soil organisms. Care should be taken when adding leaves affected by fungal ...

Leaving fall leaves on flower beds is eco-friendly and saves work, but this laidback approach can have negative consequences ...

The City of Knoxville’s Public Service crews are wrapping up Brush Pick-Up with one last cycle that will start on Monday, Oct ...

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you ...

I bought several angels trumpet plants this year. They have had several blooms and are 6 feet tall and are planted in a ...

October 17, 2025 By Carol Britton Meyer As part of a WaterSmart leaves campaign during the month of October, Hingham residents are encouraged to clear storm drains near where they live to keep them ...

Fed up with frequent fall raking? Learn from the pros when to rake leaves from garden beds and when you can let them lie to ...

Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.