How to Disinfect Your Pruning Tools (and Why You Should)
Photo: vaivirga (Shutterstock) As part of your fall gardening checklist, you’ll likely get your tools and equipment ready winter storage. It’s a good idea to wash everything before putting it…
Don’t Prune These Bushes in the Fall
Fall brings out my outdoor neat freak. I feel an intense need to get things buttoned up in the yard before the cold hits. After the annuals and vegetables have…
The Fall Yard Cleanup Tasks You Should Tackle in September
Fall is majestic. Don’t get me wrong, I live in anticipation of summer and the growing season, but Fall is the season that never lets me down. In the Pacific…
Do These Things to Make Your Yard Fire-Resistant
In the hot, dry months of summer and early autumn, your landscaping might not be the first thing that springs to mind in terms of wildfire preparedness. But choosing a…
The Gardening Tools I Use Every Day
Every day when I walk into the garden, I have four tools at my disposal, and I use them, constantly. And after years of constantly losing my tools and wandering…
Take These Steps to Keep Diseases From Ruining Your Garden
Viruses and funguses are among the worst gardening concerns, and we’re often to blame. I spoke with Meg Cowden, fearless leader of The Modern Garden Guild and author of Plant,…
11 of the Best Gifts for the Green Thumb in Your Life
Having a good trowel is a must for gardeners, and having one that will measure depth, help with harvest, and stand up to the test of time is even better.…
Consider These Tree Maintenance Costs Before Buying a New House
Photo: Kai Moon (Shutterstock) When you’re on the hunt for the perfect house (or at least one that’s available in your price range), there are plenty of things to consider,…
The Trees, Shrubs, and Plants You Need to Prune in the Spring (and How to Do It Right)
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) Pruning is an important garden task. Besides simply keeping growth in check, proper pruning also keeps trees and shrubs healthy by ensuring that light and air can…
Don’t Prune These Plants in the Spring
Photo: LiuSol (Shutterstock) No matter how much cleanup and prep you do in your garden before winter arrives, there’s always a list of new maintenance tasks each spring. And along…