Don't put away your gardening gloves the minute frost hits. Your blueberry plants still need winter protection. Follow these ...

Head out into the forest and you'll find every plant surrounded by nature's mulch — fallen leaves and decomposing vegetation. The soil beneath the litter is usually moist and nutrient-rich. We can ...

Covering garden beds in winter protects against frost damage or soil erosion. The best time to cover beds is after the ground freezes but before heavy snow. Lightweight mulch such as shredded bark is ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

Key Points Pruned shrubs do not need extra winter protection.To protect evergreens against winter damage, plant them in a ...

We often talk about winter protection for hybrid tea roses which leads to questions about other plants like peonies. Questions also arise about the different types of mulch and which are best to use ...

As the growing season comes to an end, gardeners face the challenge of preparing some of their tender plants for winter. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach ...

Learn how to care for hydrangeas in the winter with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips for protecting different hydrangea ...

In all its variations, mulch is a garden's and gardener's best friend. You can shred all of those autumn leaves or use another type of mulch to feed your lawn, enrich the soil in the vegetable garden, ...