protection - Fine Gardening

  • looking out to sea from the low growing garden with boulders
    Design

    Landscaping With Low-Growing Plants

    It seems like many planting designs are all about blocking things you’d rather not see: the street out front, the nosy neighbors, or the messy lot next door. After all,…

  • Two chairs painted green, on a small patio with a plant next to them
    How-To

    Which Wood Finish is Best For You?

    Looks that last. These garden chairs won’t need yearly refinishing, thanks to a coat of paint. It’s tempting to leave outdoor wooden structures and furniture unfinished. You’ll save yourself the…

  • How-To

    Shelter Plants from Winter’s Worst

    Simple seasonal cover-ups protect young and tender plants

  • How-To

    To Stake or Not to Stake

    Most trees don't need staking. So how do you know when to stake and how to do it right?