Winterize strawberries after several frosts, before the ground freezes—typically in November or December. In-ground plants need pruning, fertilizer, and a 3–5 inch mulch layer to protect crowns ...

Finding the best plants for your garden during the summer can be a struggle. We’re finally past the coldest months of the year, but sometimes, it might be too hot or unpredictable to start ...

A reader recently asked whether there was anything special she needed to do during the winter months for her new strawberries to do well. There is in fact some special care that you need to take ...

Strawberries are ready about 30 days after blooming, typically between late May and early October, depending on the variety. Harvest when berries are fully red—size doesn’t matter—and check for ...

When flexing your green thumb, don't forget the fruits. Branching out from veggies isn't as intimidating as you might think -- and no need for a whole orchard or a large yard, you can start by growing ...

Though we may already be blowing up the kiddie pool to declare the start of summer, technically summer doesn’t arrive until the solstice around June 20. That means early June is still considered late ...