Home & Garden

Mulching the garden is a pretty straightforward thing to do well, but it is one of those garden tasks on which many people miss the mark. Let’s hit the basics.

Soil contains millions of beneficial microorganisms, like bacteria and fungi, but it can also harbor microplastics. So, what's a health- and environment-conscious gardener to do?

Strawberry pots, those odd planters with windows and balconies, are more versatile than they seem.

A simple switch from organic mulch to gravel can help cut wildfire risk and save water. Now, that strategy is becoming trendy in other regions. 

Soil is not just "dirt." It's a living ecosystem teeming with nutrients, organic matter and billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi, insects and invertebrates like worms.

With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts.