When fall comes, most gardeners are busy readying the garden for winter by removing dead and diseased branches, raking leaves, and winterizing tools. Another step that can sometimes be forgotten is ...

In the fall, you might be tempted to remove the dead plant material, till your garden soil a bit, and put your garden to bed for the winter without another thought. However, you can also grow cover ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The end of gardening season comes with its own tasks — you don't just harvest what's left of your crops and walk away. It's essential to look ...

Native plants play a critical role in our ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife and important microorganisms living in and on the soil. Native perennials provide a range of flowers that ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...

Now that it is officially autumn and October has arrived, it's time to complete some fall garden tasks that will pay dividends next spring. Fall weather can be great for gardening as it tends to be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall is upon us, and although the weather might be on the chillier side, that doesn't mean your gardening chores have to be put on ...

Here in southeastern Michigan, we have just about enough time for a fall crop of leaf lettuce. About four weeks from the average first frost of autumn is a good approximation of the last chance to ...

CORVALLIS — The days are short, the rain often unrelenting, and the holidays fast approaching — but a little time in the garden or garage now can make a big difference come spring. A common question ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We have entered the ideal season for adding California native plants to coastal gardens. Beginning in October, fogs linger, soil warmth continues and air ...

Soil testing can be done any time the soil is workable, but the best time is in the fall. Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin ...