How you buy your seeds and plants directly affects the quality of what you’ll get in both your ornamental and vegetable gardens. Skimp on the seeds, roots or potted plants, ...

Renewal pruning of an overgrown shrub occurs over three years and requires the gradual removal (15-20%) of the oldest and tallest of branches each year, leaving only younger branches. This method is ...

Dormant seeding in early spring is an easy way to plant grass seed, but it requires careful timing with crabgrass preventers.

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Slowly but surely, gardeners up and down the country are gearing up for spring, tackling overdue jobs and preparing their outdoor spaces for the growing season ahead. As you move through your plot – ...

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY has come and gone. May your shadow be warm and dry for six more weeks, regardless. With the advent of February, which also signals we are halfway through winter, there are lots of ...

Florida experts explain how residents can protect their plants when temperatures fall below freezing. Cover plants to trap heat but be sure to use breathable material. See other tips on how to protect ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is challenging a federal move that could reopen a pair of long‑dormant oil pipelines running from Santa Barbara County to Kern County, accusing transportation ...

Evergreens with at least some shelter from winter winds will usually suffer less winter desiccation damage. A thick layer of bark nuggets, or some other mulch, will conserve moisture and insulate the ...