Gardening isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind when the calendar page turns to January. It’s impossible to account for every microclimate in every region, but frost – or lack thereof – is the defining characteristic that should guide gardeners over winter. WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW In regions where frosts and freezes are common, gardeners should monitor …
Much of gardening is learned by trial and error – for many, mostly error. Pick one up and test the soil in each garden bed individually, as the pH often varies even on the same property. SKIPPING COMPOST Compost is a gardener’s best friend: It improves the drainage of heavy clay soil, increases the moisture-holding capacity of sand and adds …
