If you’re not one for gardening in the heat of summer, there’s no doubt you’ll thrive planting in September. It’s that time of year where you get a cozy blend of the sunshine of summer with the cooler ...

After Labor Day, we start shaking out our sweaters for chilly fall days and adding our first hints of Halloween decor to our spaces. But the fact is, summer is still upon us, and in many places, there ...

Use mulch, leaves, or compost in the fall to insulate soil and boost nutrients. Add biochar or sulfur for soil health, and clear weeds before winter. Plant cover crops before frost to enrich soil and ...

Late summer heat still hanging around, so review irrigation now as the best planting time of the year approaches ...

September gardening tips include working during cooler parts of the day and attending local events. A Butterfly Appreciation Day will be held on Sept. 3 and an Autumn in Bloom Festival is scheduled ...

School’s back in session for plant parents too. Throughout the Lancaster County region in September are classes to make something green and learn about your garden and houseplants. There also are lots ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...