June brings longer days, warmer soil, and a garden that’s ready to grow (hooray!)—but only if you’re a step ahead of pests, ...

Patio living is a great way to enjoy being outside after a long day at work or school, it’s great for entertaining, and it ...

Wind carries dandelion and other lightweight weed seeds into garden beds. If you cover your soil with a 1- to 3-inch layer of ...

Mix mid-height perennials such as peonies with tall roses. The peonies will flower before the roses to extend the bloom time ...

When I share the secrets to growing crape myrtles in Prescott, gardeners often express surprise. You might think these ...

As temperatures rise, houseplants can benefit from some extra care and attention - but be careful not to overwater ...

After a long day out in the summer sun, you finally get home and put your air conditioner on at full blast. But after hours have gone by, you realize that your home doesn't feel any different than it ...

As we are going into summer, the rose garden is looking lovely. To keep the roses looking healthy and producing an abundance ...

Can I water my garden? Can I fill my pool? Here's what's allowed under the Des Moines metro's first-ever lawn watering ban.

As plants begin to grow and bloom, there is plenty of work for gardeners in June to manage their vegetable gardens and flower ...

Western Massachusetts experts from Full Circle Food Pantry Garden and Springfield's Forest Park offer advice on tomato care, ...

Raised beds and proper mulching techniques can help protect plants in wet conditions. Supporting tall plants with stakes and ...