Things in the garden are slowing down before Christmas, but there are still some fantastic vegetables to plant in December ...

Your yard might look peaceful, but underneath that calm surface, a silent battle is unfolding—moisture escaping, weeds ...

As we wind down our gardens for winter, there's one job you should never skip: checking the shed for any items that may get ...

Most fire-resistant buildings look like fortified bunkers. The Malibu High School was designed to make kids feel safe, not under threat.

Let us start with the good. Overall snow cover is a good thing for plants — not just perennials, bulbs and groundcovers, but also root systems of trees and shrubs. Snow provides insulation from ...

The strawberry season in Florida runs counter-intuitively to much of the country, typically beginning in December and continuing through April or early May. This winter-to-spring growing calendar ...

Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...

Ways to Ditch Tomato Cages. If you love growing tomatoes but dread the wrestling match that comes with metal cages, you are ...

To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard ...

Frost can sneak up quickly, especially during the colder months, and it can cause serious harm to your plants.

1. Standard, also known as open-pollinated, heritage or heirloom: Seeds produced from these plants will produce the same crop ...

If you're dreading spring mulching because you don't want to bury your emerging perennials, this clever hack is for you.