Here’s the part the garden-center aisle never mentions: the black landscape fabric you unroll under …
Why Your Wooden Raised Beds Rot From the Inside Out (And How to Make Raised Garden Beds Last 15 Years)
Here’s a frustrating little secret about raised beds: the boards usually look fine from the …
Why Your Greenhouse Gets as Cold as Outside at Night (And How to Winterize a Greenhouse Without a Huge Heating Bill)
Here’s something that surprises almost every new greenhouse owner: on a clear, still night, the …
Why Your Lavender Dies Over Winter (And How to Prepare Lavender for Winter the Right Way)
Lavender is tough, so why does it keep dying over winter? It’s usually not the cold. Here’s what actually kills it and how to prepare lavender for winter.
Why Fence Posts Rot at Ground Level First (And How to Stop Fence Post Rot Before Winter)
Last spring I walked a neighbor’s fence line with him, and he was sure the …
Why Burlap Alone Won’t Save Your Evergreens (And How to Protect Shrubs From Winter Burn)
Every spring, the same thing happens in thousands of yards: a boxwood or arborvitae that …
Why a Tree That Looks Healthy Can Still Be Dangerous (And How to Spot a Hazardous Tree Before a Storm)
A few years ago, a neighbor of mine lost half of a gorgeous maple in …
Why Mulching Your Roses Too Early Backfires (And How to Winterize Roses the Right Way)
Every October, millions of gardeners do something that feels responsible: they pile mulch or soil …
Why Your Hostas Turn to Slime After Frost (And When to Cut Back Hostas for Good)
Those melting, slimy hosta leaves after the first frost aren’t just ugly. They’re a clue about what’s waiting in your garden next spring.
Why Your Compost Pile Goes Dead in November (And How to Keep Compost Working in Winter)
Every fall, the same thing happens in backyards everywhere: a compost pile that was steaming …