Start this year's garden preparation with a soil test

In the Garden: Evergreen selection, planting and care

Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and songbirds. Use taller evergreens as

In the Garden: Add some homegrown flavor to your gatherings

Fill your crudités platters with vegetables grown in your own garden and containers. Arrange the raw vegetables neatly on a platter or board and add a homemade dip seasoned with fresh herbs. Your family and guests are sure to enjoy the selection and fresh flavor. Look for opportunities to grow

In the Garden: Raise your garden to new heights