Tilling a garden is typically done after the last frost, usually in early spring and sometimes in the fall, to prepare the soil for planting. “The garden can be tilled in the fall as part of the ...

WARNING: It’s too early to plant your garden. You are still in planning mode. Recently, when I did the garden talk in ...

Once the snow melts in spring, the area will be ready for planting. There’s no need to till your lasagna garden. You could add a nice layer of compost to the top before planting, if desired ...

A better understanding of how pollinators and other beneficial insects work — and their diminishing numbers — means factoring in how pulling away dead garden material can impact these vulnerable ...