When it comes to planting a new tree, spring has become the default season but in most areas, it's actually better to plant a tree in fall. Why? It all comes down to favorable air and soil temperatures, less stress on the tree, and less work on your part to keep it healthy until it grows new leaves.| Garden Betty
If you're new to growing garlic—or maybe you're a seasoned gardener who wants to pick up a few new tricks—this growing guide will tell you everything you need to know about planting garlic. Learn what the best types of garlic are for your climate, my six easy steps to planting garlic, and why it's better to plant a little too late than too early.| Garden Betty
You might be familiar with fava beans as an edible crop, but this legume is more than just that: It's also a natural organic fertilizer (a green manure) that fixes nitrogen in the soil for other plants to use. By planting fava beans, you can improve soil fertility at the same time without needing to add other fertilizers.| Garden Betty
Organic mulches are the foundation of every healthy garden, and they have many benefits over other ground covers like rubber or pea gravel. Almost anything can be labeled as a mulch, so how do you know which one to use? And where? Let's break down my 12 favorite options for vegetable gardens, flower beds, and landscapes.| Garden Betty
Cover cropping is the farmer's "secret" for fertilizing and aerating soil naturally, but the practice of growing beneficial crops closely together can easily be done in a home garden. If you want to give your soil a nutrient boost while harvesting a delicious vegetable all season long, try growing Austrian winter peas.| Garden Betty
Saving tomato seeds may seem straightforward, but here's a little secret to boost your chances of germination and help speed up the process: fermenting tomato seeds. Adding this simple extra step to your seed-saving routine can help you get a head start on next year's plants!| Garden Betty
