Have you ever struggled with a some-assembly-required item, and hours later concluded that whoever wrote the instructions obviously never actually put one together? That's the way I felt the other day ...

Question: We’re putting in a new perennial bed planting in our front yard this spring. When we plant it, should we put fertilizer into each one of the planting holes, or is it better to spread it over ...

Key Points Experts agree that fall is generally the best time to plant perennials.Growing zone and the type of perennial can ...

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This week's gardening tips: Established perennials should be fertilized this month if you have not already done so. Use a granular fertilizer or organic fertilizer with about a 3:1:2 ratio (such as 15 ...

When it comes to adding fertilizer to your garden, the key is to know exactly what nutrients are already in your soil. In many cases, you likely won't need to fertilize more than once a season—though ...

If you want to get a gardener’s attention, just mention the words “new variety.” It seldom matters whether it’s a new tomato, a shade tree or a flower; it’s hard to resist the allure of a shiny new ...