We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Covering plants for good health is not new. Gardeners were popping cloches -- bell-shaped glass jars -- over the top of vulnerable greenery ...

Various ground cover plants with pink, purple, and yellow flowers - Wulingyun/Getty Images When it comes to creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard, ground covers are the true unsung heroes. As ...

There are a number of gardening tools I’ve come to treasure over the years. An unbreakable, hand-forged trowel from a Maine craftsman, long out of business, is definitely on the list, as is a ...

Interested in getting an early start on vegetable gardening? Or harvesting later in the fall? You don’t need a greenhouse or cold frame. Check into row covers that can be placed over plants to provide ...

When it comes to creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard, ground covers are the true unsung heroes. As their name suggests, these low-growing, wide-spreading plants cover bare patches in your ...