How deep do you plant grass seed? Wolinski says seed to soil contact is the most important idea. You don’t want to plant the tiny grass seeds too deeply. They just have to be down into the soil with ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spring is here, and it’s almost time to get those green thumbs active. Whether you’re working with a large backyard or just a small patio, creating a lush green space is easier ...

Boxwood shrubs, Buxus sempervirens, have long held a top spot for home landscapes due to their beautiful shape and vibrant, ...

Oh alas! The warm weather was settling in and then some late season snow moves into the area for some needed moisture. There is another month ahead of us that could still give us a good snowstorm or ...

I recently caught sight of the blooms of a candlestick plant (Senna alata) in my neighborhood and was reminded that this ...

In the backyard of the Milton Family Community Center, twelve raised garden beds will soon brim with leafy greens, beans and ...

Though some might find it a bit complicated to follow the feeding schedule to know exactly which ... Effective yet easy-to-prepare, liquid fertilizers are highly recommended for most gardening ...

Wondering which old-school gardening tricks really work? Here are a dozen gardening hacks and pieces of passed-down advice that still hold true.

Even when you have a specific schedule for watering ... so you don’t have to provide your plants with fertilizer for a long time. Plus, this compost can retain moisture for your vegetable garden ...