Unrelenting heat, wind and lack of rain can create inhospitable conditions for plants, as well as humans. But a simple change in mulch can help gardeners mitigate damage from those conditions, and wildfires too. That’s one reason so-called “gravel gardens” are growing in ...
With the arrival of spring, many gardeners are thinking about what to plant in beds and borders for the upcoming growing season. Their personal preferences, existing site conditions and the amount of time and attention required to maintain the plants play a part in their decisions. One ...
We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on plants. But the garden is a structure, and like any structure, it requires a good foundation. ...
With prices for many things creeping up this year, gardeners shopping for supplies might be looking to tighten their tool belts. Before heading to the garden center, take a look around your home, garage, shed and recycling bin. There might be some perfectly good gardening gear hiding in plain ...
MILL HALL — Warmer weather is on the way, and with it comes new growth in our gardens—along with the return of insects and the potential for plant diseases. While we all hope for trouble-free gardening, issues can arise. That’s when the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Clinton ...
If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ...