“Wait a minute,” you’re saying. “Wood is expensive, and in your last column, you resolved not to use plastic in the garden.” Of course, dear reader, you are correct. Explains Ray, “I never buy the ...

Getting your raised beds ready for winter is simple once you know what they actually need — starting with determining whether insulation is necessary. The right approach depends on whether you still ...

Covering garden beds in winter protects against frost damage or soil erosion. The best time to cover beds is after the ground freezes but before heavy snow. Lightweight mulch such as shredded bark is ...