This pet-safe ground cover requires minimal maintenance while naturally suppressing weeds, making it perfect for busy ...

G round cover plants can be a blessing or an absolute nightmare. They seem so dainty and delicate in the nursery: compact, ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or have a seasoned green thumb, a quality plant cover is something you need to have in your gardener’s toolbox. From late-spring cold snaps to early frost, you ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or have a seasoned green thumb, a quality plant cover is something you need to have in your gardener’s toolbox. From late-spring cold snaps to early frost, you ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or have a seasoned green thumb, a quality plant cover is something you need to have in your gardener’s toolbox. From late-spring cold snaps to early frost, you ...

Cover crops do exactly what their name implies: They cover the soil. For gardeners, these taller plants are an excellent way to improve soil and suppress weeds. There are two main ways to garden ...

Once those trellises are up, finding the right plants to cover them becomes the next challenge. Here are my picks. Skip to Main Content. View our Bluesky Page (Opens in a new tab) ...

Timing is key for cover crops, Andrews said. Plant seeds of overwintering cover crops by September or early October before the weather turns too cold and wet for them to germinate and get established.

Certain cover crops can help control pests, such as the mustard plant, which controls harmful nematodes. Below the soil, legumes — plants in the Fabaceae family — fix nitrogen.

So, should you cover plants in winter? The short answer is “yes.” But let’s dig a little deeper into the details. In this winter plants guide, we’ll cover (pun intended) ...