Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

As temperatures become favorable for annuals and perennials to be planted in beds, the soil is also right for weed seeds to germinate. Take heart; you do have some options. If you are just beginning a ...

Of all the sweet-smelling spring-flowering bulbs, hyacinths might offer the strongest scent. A few growing by a front door can provide a welcoming whiff, while dozens in a garden bed can perfume a ...

Pennsylvania’s climate is perfect for growing spring-blooming bulbs. We have plenty of winter cold for favorites such as tulips and daffodils to get their needed “chill” time, then we usually have a ...

Spring has sprung! As winter has started fading away and the days have grown longer, nature is beginning to awaken for spring. One of the most exciting parts of the early spring season is the leaves ...

The great thing about this aesthetic garden bed weed solution is that it blocks sunlight from reaching the seeds, preventing ...

Purple, orange, red, and yellow flowers growing outdoors. - budistudio77/Shutterstock Some think of weeds simply as any plant growing where it's unwanted, but even ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Fall is the season for planting bulbs that will bloom in the spring such as crocuses, ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...

Question: I would like to get my vegetable garden and annual flower beds ready for planting without having to do a lot of preparation next spring. What are some things I could be doing right now?