Beautifying your garden in spring with colorful new plants is an exciting time. Along with planting, it's also a good idea to clear out unwanted (and sometimes aggressive) plants like dandelions, ...

Do you know why gardeners have knees? To better locate every rock and hard lump in the garden. Kneeling on a sharp stone while planting or weeding is the garden equivalent of stepping on a Lego.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to garden maintenance, weeding feels like a ...

Let’s have a quick show of hands: Who enjoys weeding? It looks like nobody does. The only redeeming quality I find in the job is that it slows me down long enough to check on the plants that I’m ...

I know you don’t want to hear it because it often sucks to execute, but according to all of our experts, getting rid of weeds is crucial for keeping a healthy garden. We consulted gardening experts to ...

These tools will help make gardening even more enjoyable. The right tools can make your gardening chores easier—and maybe faster, too. There are a variety of gardening tools that can help with digging ...

Our Japanese gardening tools holiday gift guide has a special tool for every gardener. From pruning to bonsai care, these ...

1. Not knowing the enemy. Identifying the weeds in your garden can help you figure out the best strategy for controlling them. "One key aspect I encounter with gardeners trying to win the battle with ...

Gardening season is full of promise: the fresh vegetables, beautiful flowers, and sense of accomplishment. But it can also be a—literal—pain in the neck (and back). Kneeling, crouching, reaching, ...