Fall leaves are a gold mine in the garden because they're a natural soil conditioner, compost AND mulch—and they're free. So don't just bag them up for the landfill! If you have an abundance of leaves in your yard, here are five easy ways to put them to use in fall and winter. Come spring, your soil will thank you for it!| Garden Betty
There's a surprising number of culinary herbs that can withstand frigid temperatures—and you can leave them outside all winter long! Zones 3 to 6 can grow many cold-hardy herbs without frost protection, and many of them are perennial so you can count on them coming back in spring. Here's what I've personally grown in my cold-climate garden.| Garden Betty
As temperatures soar in summer, it may feel like your garden's come to a screeching halt. Stunted growth, misshapen fruit, and dried-up flowers are among the common problems caused by extreme heat, and while you can't change the weather, you can definitely do something to help your plants through the season.| 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
What should you fill your garden beds with? Not all soil is created equal, and if you were thinking you'd just buy bags from the store, read this first. It's always worth investing in soil for the future health of your plants! Learn what constitutes the ideal soil mix for raised beds, where to find it, and how to build up fertility without fertilizer.| Garden Betty