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Winter gardening is not a silent, sleepy affair. In fact, it’s a full-on, muddy adventure that can make the difference between a thriving spring garden and a patch of regret. The secret to success?

What is 'no-till' gardening? Is it better for my garden than traditional digging and tilling every year or not? What are the advantages of this method and how can I start using it? This method of ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a city dweller, I'm always looking for ways to make gardening easier (and more compact). I just don't ...

Pennsylvania’s early-spring soil is typically wet from thawing, snow melt, and late-winter/early-spring rains, foiling eager gardener plans to get out there and get ...

Adding organic matter like compost or well-rotted manure on a regular basis can make a big difference. It helps the soil hold onto moisture while still allowing extra water to drain away. After you ...