In fall, when the temperature starts to drop, the days get shorter, and you begin preparing to care for dormant plants over the winter, you might think that gardening season is over. But that isn't ...

The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...

This garden material doesn't directly add nutrients to soil. Instead, it helps keep the nutrients present for longer and makes them more accessible to plants.

Among native perennials, candidates include turtleheads, wingstem, obedient plant, downy lobelia, blue mistflower and lady’s tresses.

Fresh herbs aren’t just for spring and summer. In fact, some herbs do better in cooler weather, and fall is a great time to plant them in the garden thanks to mild temperatures and warm soil. Plant ...

Hugelkultur, or mound gardening, takes the lasagna gardening method one step further with a bottom layer of logs, branches and ...

These fruit trees benefit from being planted in the fall because it allows them to establish a good root system before extreme cold sets in.

“My rule of thumb is to divide a plant into three to five growth points,” says James, who uses two garden forks to gently lift the sections. Asters, mums, daisies, echinacea, black-eyed Susans, ...

Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and your plants could suffer from cold damage. If you mulch too early, you may ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many are free at this time of the ...

We have entered the ideal season for adding California native plants to coastal gardens,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Beginning in October, fogs linger, soil warmth continues ...

September started off mild, but quickly heated back up. It was also incredibly dry until the last full week of the month when we got the majority of our rainfall for September. Summer plants are ...