Cover crops are the best way to add organic matter to the soil. You throw out the seed and the plants grow, harvesting what they can from the sun, the air and the rain. Then they return their ...

Spring is the perfect time to plant ground covers that double as living mulch, crowding out weeds while adding beauty to your garden. From creeping thyme to lamb’s ear, the right perennials can save ...

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve the soil in your vegetable gardens for the planting season ahead. Cover crops are effective tools in ...