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If your garden soil turns into a brick when it’s dry or a swamp when it’s wet, the plants aren’t being dramatic—the soil is.

Mulch helps suppress weeds, keeps soil moist, and helps regulate soil temperatures. Adding a second layer of mulch after the first frost in the fall will offer plants additional winter protection.

A master gardener of 20 years says that this big mistake will deprive your plants of a truly healthy garden with soil that's ...

Early sprouters such as henbit and chickweed can show up in January where mulch has shifted, washed away, or broken down.

Few additions to the garden deliver a more natural, joyous appearance than a sweeping patch of wildflowers. They are the ...

Sawdust is only as garden-safe as its source. Clean, untreated wood is fine, but dust from painted, stained, pressure-treated ...

Rutgers Master Gardener Irene Wanat of Monmouth County discussed strategies for successful coastal gardening during a Jan. 20 ...

In addition to improving the look of a yard, planting your own garden has multiple benefits. Many of the available options, especially native plants, use less water than a traditional lawn, saving you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the decisions that can have a surprisingly big impact on your plants is what you put around them. Cover is important for suppressing ...