Just because something looks good online, doesn't mean it's a wise choice. From certain ground covers to mulching techniques, be weary of these gardening ideas.

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Happy New Year, I hope you survived the holidays and are ready to set the course for a new green year! I’m already laying out ...

Impatiens’ easy-care nature, season-long bloom and shade tolerance make it one of the most popular garden annuals. The ...

I find it sad to see live Christmas trees left curbside for the weekly garbage collection. Consider reusing your natural ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

The pine needle drop this fall seemed to be heavier than usual, quite possibly because of the extremely dry weather for much ...

At the beginning of a new year, we often come up with resolutions to help us focus on what we most want to accomplish. Here ...

Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

The planting of cool-season bedding plants is in full swing. They will provide color in the fall, through the winter and in a grand display in spring. Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly ...

Wood mulch and wood chips will mat down to make a firm but spongy surface for your garden paths and around playsets. Pine straw is too slippery to walk on, so skip it when mulching these high-traffic ...