For better or worse, the summer season is here to stay. Many enjoy the hot, sunny days of summer, but it can be stressful for some landscape plants and make it hard for the gardener to spend time ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

Lawn areas may need a quick RX for bare spots. And why do plants fail shortly after planting? The squirrels are driving us squirrely, is it possible to better coexist with them? Lawns There is an easy ...

In hot weather, the best time to water a lawn is early in the morning, when the temperature is not as sweltering. Watering deeply every three to four days will promote stronger, healthier roots. Be ...

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Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My river birch tree that is about 30 feet tall had the top knocked off with ...

1. Mulching makes a huge difference around landscape plants and in vegetable gardens. It holds water so the soil has a more uniform moisture level. It permits better availability of soil nutrients. It ...

Does grass grow in the winter? As the cold sets in, winter seeding puts green in the bank to be enjoyed when spring rolls ...

Missed your fall seeding window? Learn how winter seeding just before a big snow can jump-start spring growth and help you ...