Mulching is one of those garden chores that pays off all season. A thick layer of mulch helps steady the soil temperature and prevents moisture from escaping. Straw, shredded leaves, or wood chips are ...

Fall is one of the best times of the year to garden, and it's an excellent opportunity to plant shrubs in your yard or garden — including fruit producers such as gooseberries (Ribes spp.).

Some perennials can't handle cold weather well; they don't remain attractive after the first frost, and the cold can lead to recurrent problems with pests and diseases. Cutting back these perennials ...

In addition to the trees and shrubs you grow to capture the fall colors in your yard, perennials can be used to capitalize on another layer of fall color, this one closer to the ground. Plants like ...