There are several important things for gardeners and homeowners to remember when torrential rains hit the area: Don’t add any additional water to this mess. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve seen more ...

Q: We had a big tree surrounded by ivy cut down last summer and the stump ground. But that left us with a very large sawdust/wood-chip pit where weeds didn't even grow. Rather than pay someone to ...

This is the last in a series of articles featuring topics covered in Linda Chalker-Scott’s book, “The Informed Gardener.” All of her science-based information was initially intended for the use of ...