ROW COVER: A big white sheet of row cover is something every serious gardener should have on hand. This gauzy, spun material is inexpensive, lightweight and does wonders for helping plants and soil ...

If you’re new to gardening, you may wonder what mulch ... non-biodegradable materials such as rocks, gravel, or plastic. This type of mulch does not decompose, meaning it lasts longer and ...

But there are many alternatives, including mulch for gardens ... They can be reused year to year, but trees made from plastic or aluminum eventually end up in a landfill and stay there for ...

Winter is known for rain, sleet, and snow. But sunny days do happen; when they do, take advantage of them to get some time in ...

When choosing a gardening mulch, you should consider organic options like grass clippings as they offer a variety of advantages that typical plastic or wood mulches cannot. Grass clippings ...

"There are two main garden/landscape suppliers in my area, one sells soil full of plastic, and the other sells ... that turn that material into mulch, compost, and potting mixes that end up ...

By starting seeds early and using clear plastic mulch, melons ripened about a month and a half earlier than seeding directly into the garden soil. Q: I didn’t get our new apple tree wrapped in ...

After an apparent population explosion of the invasive “crazy worms” in 2023, Mainers reported far fewer of them last year.

Namuli’s choice of herbs highlights an often-overlooked benefit of planting in dry spots. Many herbs, including basil, ...

Winter salt can harm your grass, trees, and other plants. Use these solutions to prevent and treat the problem.

Generally speaking, colours in the blue, violet and fuchsia range evoke coolness, calm, and peace. Soft, pale shades of pink ...

Our gardening columnist reveals what she plans to change in her garden, from growing new edibles to beating pests and adding ...