Key Takeaways Get ahead of weeds by tilling early, removing perennials by the root, and mulching well before planting to stop summer weeds before they sprout.Use methods like hand-pulling, hoeing, ...

Q: I see you don't recommend tilling vegetable gardens in the fall. But do you think it should be done every year in the spring? We are debating buying a rototiller or just renting one as needed. A: ...

Many garden products, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, are not sustainable and potentially cause environmental issues if they’re used incorrectly. You also need to be extra careful if ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not overworking the garden soil can be an important key to success. Recently, I was working with a group of community gardeners ...

While the practice of no-till gardening is not new, information has traditionally centered on agricultural field crops. Now, home gardeners are catching on. “The concept of no-till has been around for ...

This week's gardening column explains when to prune roses, butterfly bushes, and walnut trees, plus the benefits of no-till gardening.