The first green that pushes through cold soil rarely belongs to roses or tomatoes. It belongs to weeds that wake up before almost anything else, staking their claim while frost still bites the air.

Early spring feels like a clean break from winter, but those first mild weeks mostly reveal what the cold months already set in motion. Roof leaks, ragged lawns, heaved pavement and confused plants ...

As winter eases its way out and the first signs of green begin to emerge, it’s tempting to want to get a head start on every gardening task on your to-do list. However, early spring is a delicate ...