Top the soil with a barrier. Cover the soil with a thin layer of sand, diatomaceous earth, or fine gravel. This barrier makes ...

and a month-by-month gardening schedule. January is for planning, not planting; delve into seed catalogs and layout designs for a fruitful year ahead. In colder climates, start indoor seedlings this ...

They are also better for storage. These are the varieties with stems that can be braided. Many garden centers and catalogs ...