Whether you already have an established rain garden or are just starting out on a new project, it's handy to find out about the common rain garden mistakes you may encounter along the way.

Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where ...

Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...

Mulching is another key strategy for conserving water. Organic mulch, such as wood chips or shredded leaves, helps retain ...

The growth of new leaves isn’t just on live oaks, however, the other oaks, hackberries, cedar elms, Arizona ash and even ...

Options like gravel, permeable concrete, or interlocking pavers help reduce surface runoff while allowing moisture to reach plant roots below ground level. These materials can be particularly useful ...

Before you decide where to get material, the first question is whether your garden needs compost or ... and moderate soil ...