Early spring is when you learn that “rabbit-resistant” does not mean immune.

Yes, deer will eat hydrangeas, especially certain types, but the damage isn’t always obvious at first glance.

Follow a real-time Test Garden growing flowers and vegetables from seed in a coastal New England garden. See what germinates, what struggles, and what’s worth repeating.

Pre-emergent works by preventing weed seeds, like crabgrass, from germinating. Timing is what matters.

In the next week or so, I’ll start pruning my hydrangeas, something that used to confuse me until I finally understood how to prune them properly.

These are the plants that have actually survived deer and rabbits, and how I manage stubborn wildlife in my garden.

A good garden, like a good wardrobe, is built around a few pieces that do their job beautifully.