Learn how and when to plant fruit trees in your home garden—and how to maintain them for the optimal yield After the decisions of where and what kind of tree to plant, deciding when to plant is much ...

The savviest, most dedicated gardeners hold onto little tips and tricks to keep as many crops growing in the soil for as long as possible. One of those techniques is known as succession planting, ...

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Editor’s note: This is the first of a four part series which was originally published in 2017. Are you ready to convert your thirsty lawn to a beautiful array of low water plants? Have you had your ...

Bamboo evokes the image of snacking pandas or serene Asian gardens—or it becomes a nightmare when this fast and aggressively growing plant takes over your yard. Carefully choosing the bamboo variety ...

Welcome to this special interval in our series on planting design basics. Before diving into our final installment, “Is my yard ready to plant?,” let’s explore how to develop an appropriate list of ...

There is no doubt, that this time of year dozens of hours are dedicated to garden maintenance. To give some gardening basics and discuss an upcoming Saturday Plant sale, Monk Gardens Events Committee ...

Companion planting is the practice of enhancing your crop production by growing combinations of different plants close together. Some combinations can significantly benefit plants and enrich the soil, ...