Fall perennials can be just as colorful and pretty as those in summer gardens—it just takes a little planning. Although these flowers catch your eye in autumn, the time to plant them is earlier in the ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

Spread a layer of mulch around your perennial plants before the first frost. Mulch acts like a blanket, keeping soil warmer ...

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

When the temperature drops, many of us retreat indoors to the comfort of a warm home. For the various creatures that call ...

Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...

That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a historical name mix-up, primarily rooted in the transatlantic slave trade ...

There are no raspberries in our new garden! I repeat, there are no raspberries in our new garden! As someone who has spent ...

The park sits nestled in the Ramapo Mountains in the northern part of New Jersey, a region that feels worlds away from the turnpike views that unfairly define our state’s reputation.

In a world that seems to move faster every day, Ringwood State Park stands as a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is slow down, look around, and remember that New Jersey ...