Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

Choosing the right mulch for your garden and yard can make a big difference when it comes to fighting weeds. Sometimes, though, aggressive growers will break through the layer of straw or wood chips ...

When Kelly Slippey moved to West Lancaster Jewels eight years ago, a friend told her about the neighborhood’s secret garden. ...

The sheets from your old newspaper stacks can be repurposed to ensure a weed-free garden with very little effort.

A valuable addition to your gardens this summer could be a household item you often throw away, but we urge you to reconsider ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree. Late summer afternoons are made for lounging in the garden! • Garden in the ...

If your vegetable garden was submerged during a flood, you’ll need to take extra precautions this growing season to ensure ...

Winter can feel like a time to avoid the garden, but these simple jobs can help keep things productive through the cooler ...

If you have a pile of newspaper hanging around, you can put them to work preventing weeds by laying them over the soil and ...

Key Points Cardboard is a great gardening tool because it's biodegradable. It improves soil health as it breaks down and retains moisture. You can use cardboard as a weed barrier, seed starter pots, ...

Weed less and boost your harvests with these practical strategies for vegetable gardens.