12+ hour, 12+ min ago   (306+ words) Yahoo Separating small pieces of gravel from the soil is much easier said than done, but it's often well worth doing. Switching from gravel to organic mulch, for example, can continue to stifle weed growth, while feeding valuable nutrients back…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (732+ words) Credit: Getty Images/ Anna Nelidova Beautyberry is a true fall showstopper. Bearing dense clusters of glistening violet berries set against bold green leaves that fade to gold, this deciduous shrub is a truly striking sight. Largely going unnoticed from spring…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (750+ words) Light fall pruning keeps lavender neat, healthy, and less prone to winter injury. Never cut more than one-third of new growth or prune too late in fall. Avoid cutting woody stems since lavender won't regrow from them. Soothingly fragrant lavender…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (482+ words) There's little worse in a gardener's mind than watching their careful planning and hard work go up in a cloud of teeth, thanks to every four-legged freeloader within chewing distance. So if you're planting bulbs this fall, select the rights…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (281+ words) Yahoo A garden bed that is free from weeds not only looks nice, it also allows your plants to get the nutrients they need to thrive. If weeding, however, is a dreaded chore that leaves your fingers and hands fatigued,…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (634+ words) Certain weather conditions can make shrubs vulnerable to stress during pruning. Avoid heavy pruning during very dry or hot weather, and aim for cooler weather in early spring or late autumn. Before pruning shrubs in hot, dry summer weather, prepare…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (332+ words) Many people love having freshly cut flowers in their homes, but unless you have a garden overflowing with blooms, buying them regularly can get pretty pricey. That's why Aldi shoppers were thrilled when the retailer announced that it will sell…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (248+ words) September marks the beginning of the great summer-to-fall garden transition and, although most summer plants still have life left in them, many gardeners are turning their attention to the iconic chrysanthemum. The majority of mums sold in pre-planted containers at…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (344+ words) No one wants to pull up weeds by hand—it's tedious and labor-intensive work. Often we look for solutions in our pantry instead that can help make the process a bit easier while also helping the surrounding soil. Unfortunately, not…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (541+ words) Don't prune Black Eyed Susans, sunflowers, or ornamental grasses—they add winter interest. Mums, geraniums, and Christmas ferns stay colorful or green, so no trimming is needed. Wait until spring to prune hydrangeas and ferns to protect next season's blooms....