As the temperatures start to plummet in the fall, there are many plants that will benefit from a layer of mulch to get them ...

Like many gardeners, I’m drawn to plants with foliage that is any color — except green. For example, I’m attracted to purple-foliage plants, such as the ubiquitous flowering plums or the equally ...

Try to turn your leaf pile every few weeks during the fall and winter. This little effort makes your leaf mulch ready sooner.

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Want to add a little drama to your garden? Need to perk up a shady bed? Big, bold foliage can make a long-season statement! Foliage often provides the bones of the garden, but it can also take center ...

There are many factors that might go into choosing which plants we use in our landscapes. For most of us, the primary concern ...

Will it be okay if I leave leaves in my garden beds at home? My work schedule is heavy this fall and I need some time to ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture evaporation. Learn when and how you should mulch plants in the fall.

Cleaning gardens in fall creates a healthier environment for plants. Having the right tools to clean up dead plants and pruned perennials makes the job easier.

If you still have any warm-season annuals in your garden beds, they’re probably on their last legs and not looking so great.

Foliage is an important part of any flower garden. Plants that have handsome foliage will carry the garden through the summer when different perennials have stopped flowering. Rich, green, foliage is ...