Since Fall isn't the Best Time to Prune, When Should You Get Out Your Shears?

Planting a Tree this Fall? Learn How to Prep & Install the Roots First

How to Build Your Own Cold Frame

Sturdy Structures Withstanding the Wind
Today I’m really glad we invested in a real, sturdy, heavy, anchored greenhouse. It’s windy out there today with gusts in the 20-3omph range. It’s truly howling out there, and I may have seen a large cat fly by earlier — but I’m not entirely sure — it may have been a Norway maple leaf. [...] ©2009 GardenHelp.org. All Rights Reserved.

Thumbs Up to Raking!
I’ve been pretty impressed with the number of rakes I’ve seen around the neighborhood this year. On a typical 30 minute dog walk this weekend, I passed several homeowners doing fall clean up. And, not one of them was using a petrol-hungry, pollution spewing blower to clean up fallen leaves. Instead, families and neighbors were raking [...] ©2009 GardenHelp.org. All Rights Reserved.

When is the Right Time to Harvest Winter Squash?
If you’re still wondering when to harvest those winter squash and pumpkins, you’re not alone. Our Gardenhelp.org readers have written in more than once to ask when to harvest their squash and pumpkins. (If you are reading this posting on any website than gardenhelp.org or said networked blog, know that this content has been stolen without [...] ©2009 GardenHelp.org. All Rights Reserved.

Perennial Dig ‘n Split Party
Looking for a fun garden party idea for fall? Sure, the garden may look a little weary after all the leaves have fallen and perennials have faded to the ground in preparation for winter. But, this is the perfect time to invite friends to join you in the garden to divide perennials from your overflowing [...]

Garden Coach on Removing Grass with Little Effort by Sheet Mulching
When I meet with a new garden coaching client, I always come armed with information on caring for lawns lawns in sustainable ways. However, these days I find myself pulling that information out of my client packets and exchanging it for information on how to remove lawns. Reducing lawns in favor of lower maintenance, more sustainable options has been on the increase — significantly so in 2009. Whether they’re looking for groundcover alternatives, new beds or just lower maintenance, sheet mulching makes getting there easy.