Here’s a spring surprise that catches a lot of gardeners: you walk out to the …
Why the Mulch Volcano Around Your Tree Is Killing It Slowly (And How to Mulch Around Trees Properly Before Winter)
Drive down almost any street in October and you’ll see it: little brown cones of …
Why Rabbits Wreck Young Trees in Winter (And How to Protect Trees From Rabbits Before the First Snow)
Rabbits and voles do their worst tree damage under the snow, where you can’t see it. Here’s how to protect trees from rabbits in winter before it’s too late.
Why Your Backyard Pond Turns Into a Swamp Every Fall (And the Fall Pond Maintenance That Prevents It)
A clear pond in September can turn into a murky, smelly mess by November. Here is what is really happening under the surface and the simple fall pond maintenance that stops it.
Why Your Geraniums Die in the Basement Every Winter (And How to Overwinter Geraniums So They Bloom Again)
Every October, millions of gardeners dig up their geraniums, haul them to the basement, and …
Why Shutting Off the Water Doesn’t Protect Your Sprinklers (And How to Winterize a Sprinkler System Properly)
Here’s the thing that surprises almost everyone: you can shut off the water to your …
Why Your Garden Tools Rust in the Shed Every Winter (And How to Store Garden Tools So They Last)
Last spring I pulled my favorite hand trowel out of the shed and found the …
Why Your New Tree Needs More Water in October Than in July (And How to Water a Newly Planted Tree Before Winter)
Here’s a strange fact that surprises almost everyone: a tree you planted this year can …
Why Bare Soil Is the Worst Thing You Can Leave in Your Garden Over Winter (And How to Cover Garden Beds Instead)
Here’s a number that surprised me: a single heavy rain on bare, unprotected garden soil …
Why Cutting Back Your Perennials Too Early in Fall Weakens Them (And When to Cut Back Perennials Instead)
Every October, millions of gardeners grab their shears, chop every perennial to the ground, and …