• Leftover garden seeds can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until next planting season.

As gardening season winds down, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year and look toward the future. Soil tests are a great way to put some data and insight behind decisions for next year.

The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. 1. Using garden soil instead ...

Try a soil sponge under next year’s vegetable garden. Propagate-Plant: Plant trees and shrubs now so root systems can ... And ...

November is the time to compost, plant trees and shrubs, and prepare your garden for winter. Enjoy your past labors and plan ...

• Make a “base plan.” Measure your property with a tape measure or the measuring app on your smart phone. Plot it on grid ...

Some of the kitchen waste you normally throw away could be great for your gardening soil. Houseplant experts advise that things like eggshells are great for boosting calcium levels in a plant ...

“Ensuring that the tip is pointing upwards and the roots downwards, the lightbulb technique involves pushing and twisting the ...

Any of us growing dahlias while appreciating their cheery, attractive blossoms lasting long into the fall, do realize they ...

We look at how to successfully get those woody plants in the ground, what you can compost from your vegetable garden, and how to prepare your garden for winter.

Each item is a joy to have on hand, especially if your giftee’s hands are happiest in the dirt. Looking for more gardening info? Check out our guides to shovels, pruners, and even fire pits.

The gardening year is now starting to wind down, and plants are beginning to reward us with the jewel-like colours of their ...