After a hot, dry summer — there was a drought in most parts of New England — we had a very early frost this year, Sept. 20.

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Henry Homeyer says it is important to clean up the vegetable garden now in order to avoid overwintering diseases.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping weeds at bay is a relentless battle. Whether you're maintaining the edges of a driveway or tending to a veggie patch, unwanted plants ...

Weeding isn’t the most fun summer activity, but you’ll do a lot of long-term good by getting rid of as many weeds as possible before they produce seed or spread any farther. The fastest way to get rid ...

Heavy rains can compact soil, making it difficult for plants to thrive. Raised beds and proper mulching techniques can help protect plants in wet conditions. Supporting tall plants with stakes and ...

The very last day of May this year surprised me: we got three inches of rain in a little over 12 hours. Although not unheard of, it came after a month when we often got an inch or two of rain over a ...

Peastone pathway in primrose garden. Flat stones enhance this walkway. This plant gets taller and will need another ring of string later. Rowan seems to understand he needs to stay out of raised beds.

The very last day of May this year surprised me: we got three inches of rain in a little over 12 hours. Although not unheard of, it came after a month when we often got an inch or two of rain over a ...

Ask any group of gardeners about their least favorite task, and you’re bound to hear a chorus of “Weeding!” Rampant weeds steal water and valuable nutrients from the soil that beneficial plants could ...

It’s April, and spring has sprung. Or will soon. Winter always is a sneaky devil, coming back with hard frosts and even a foot of snow on occasion. There is much to do, but start slowly — not just for ...