Weeds are the biggest enemy of any beautiful landscape design. If not dealt with regularly, they can overtake an area, stealing valuable resources like sunlight and water from desirable plants and ...

June has been a hot moist month here in Virginia and everything in the garden has been thriving, including the weeds. It is expected that you need to take care of the weeds in your garden beds, but ...

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes. By Margaret Roach Mulch provides so many services in the garden, from retaining soil ...

Not just that you should spread it liberally on your beds and borders to suffocate weeds and retain moisture and keep things looking neat and tidy. It matters that you choose the right kind. Just ...

There I was, staring at my own private Bandini Mountain, 2 units of garden mulch that extended from our driveway across the sidewalk and almost to the street. I loaded the wheelbarrow a couple of ...

A guide to build permanent garden beds and paths. This lovely combination of edible and ornamental beds is at the Seed Savers Exchange's Heritage Farm near Decorah, Iowa. Learn how to build permanent ...

Paths get us to and from work, school and play. They provide direction, give us a sense of place and bring order to our lives. Paths in the garden provide access for people to enjoy or maintain the ...

Garden paths are a key component of your garden’s design. Not only do they serve a practical function, they also help define your garden’s style. You should first determine the type of garden style ...