DECEMBER: The last month of the year is upon us. Some parts of the state have had a hard freeze, while a good portion have ...

Hostas are shade-loving plants with blooms that attract a wide array of pollinators. Pair them with this native ground cover ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even ...

There are lots of great ways to keep your garden healthy over the winter. Try these companion planting techniques to help ...

Try spreading a thick layer of mulch, like wood chips or straw, around your plants. Mulch blocks sunlight, which keeps weed ...

Stony Brook University’s FoodLab, a farm-to-classroom training ground in Southampton, will open a new 10,000 square foot ...

Mycorrhizal fungi grow on and around plant roots and form a symbiotic relationship with plants, transporting nutrients and ...

Some vegetables thrive in winter, giving you produce throughout the season - you just need to know the correct varieties to ...

We tend to think that fall is when the garden winds down, and spring is when the work begins. But there are several chores that, if completed now, will make your spring job much easier.

Experts share all the important December garden jobs to tick off this month - from planting and harvesting to tidying and ...

I planted two types of oakleaf hydrangeas this spring about 15 inches apart. One seems to be doing great, and the other is ...

Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...