Garden Journal

How to Choose a Fire Pit: Wood, Propane, Smokeless or Tabletop?
How to Choose a Fire Pit: Wood, Propane, Smokeless or Tabletop?
Fall evenings are made for a fire. Here's how to choose between wood-burning, propane, smokeless and tabletop fire pits, plus tips on size, placement and safety. Read more...
What to Plant in Fall Before the Ground Freezes (Cold-Climate Guide)
What to Plant in Fall Before the Ground Freezes (Cold-Climate Guide)
Fall is one of the best times to plant in cold-winter gardens. Here's what to get in the ground before it freezes, so you have a head start next spring. Read more...
Putting the Garden to Bed: A Fall Checklist for Cold-Winter Gardens
Putting the Garden to Bed: A Fall Checklist for Cold-Winter Gardens
An hour or two of fall cleanup pays you back many times over next spring. Here's our checklist for putting a cold-climate garden to bed. Read more...
How to Choose a Raised Garden Bed
How to Choose a Raised Garden Bed
Metal, wood, plastic or gabion? Here is how to pick the right raised garden bed for your yard, your plants and your back, with sizing, soil and short-season tips. Read more...