Plants

Healthy soil equals healthy plants, and what happens below the soil line really does make a difference! When you build and maintain fertile soil, you are laying the groundwork for thriving plants that can develop quickly, resist pests.

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia My yard is all about “au naturel,” going without chemicals as much as we can.

Dress up fences, arbors, trellises and any structure you want to add a burst of climbing blooms! Flowering vines are an easy way to make a big statement in the garden giving you colorful flowers and vertical interest.