Mulching is a popular garden practice. In many situations, it helps people reduce how much water they use, stops erosion, fights off weeds, prevents soil from freezing as easily, and looks nice on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening season is officially upon us. While there are certainly seeds and full-grown plants that can ...

It’s often tempting to place your seeds and plants in the dirt already in your backyard. But if you want a healthy, thriving garden, you must ensure that the soil you put your plants in has the ...

Garden paths are a key component of your garden’s design. Not only do they serve a practical function, they also help define your garden’s style. You should first determine the type of garden style ...

Do you know the difference between a bulb, rhizome and tuber? “Sunset Western Garden Book” explains that there are five types of bulbs: true bulbs, corms, rhizomes, tubers and tuberous roots. Bulbs ...

Gardening season is officially upon us. While there are certainly seeds and full-grown plants that can withstand cooler temperatures, hard frosts can make for an untimely death for many. For that ...