America’s biodiverse meadows of days gone by slowly gave way to French- and English-style turfgrass lawns. By the late 1800s, the neatly trimmed grass lawn had become a symbol of wealth. The invention ...

As the temperatures dip and winter approaches, many gardeners might feel tempted to put away their tools and let their gardens go dormant.

Eighteen months ago, I covered a large portion of my backyard with the seeds of white clover (Trifolium repens), also known as Dutch clover. This is the classic clover that grows in lawns and is ...

As a master gardener who specializes in organic gardening and permaculture techniques, companion planting is something of an obsession of mine. It's endlessly useful and is the foundation of a healthy ...

Mulching is one of those garden chores that pays off all season. A thick layer of mulch helps steady the soil temperature and prevents moisture from escaping. Straw, shredded leaves, or wood chips are ...