Clay soil is not a gardener's delight. I have had to deal with the clay soil in the Midlands of South Carolina for years. And even with what feels like a mountain of compost worked in, I still find ...

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This flowering ground cover produces red and purple blooms that hungry hummingbirds find irresistible. It's also easy to grow in containers or gardens.

This underground universe has a profound effect on the health and vitality of our gardens. Additionally, many home gardeners may not realize this hidden ecosystem plays an important role in ...

The region's snow cover was a mixed blessing, as it protected plant life from the cold while inviting trouble from deer, voles, and mold.

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If you’re searching for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to traditional grass lawns, perennials (most often ...

Those five-plus weeks of snow cover in the Philly region offered a measure of protection for the plants, and also took a toll.

It seems to me that the prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by ...

Lifting and dividing every few seasons restores air pockets, resets planting depth, and lets the crown dry between storms.

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The U.S. food system operates a lot like fast fashion, say Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug. In their new book, Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods, they explain that most crops—like the ...