Q: Can you identify the plant with purple flowers in the photo? I’ve been told that it’s a noxious plant by someone who thought it was purple loosestrife, and that it was banned in many municipalities ...

Since the hurricane, I have been asked about what do now that the ground is bare. A quick fix for muddy and eroding areas is ...

The grass will be growing again before you know it, so while you’re out there checking out what winter did to the landscape, do some lawn-readying by raking matted leaves and removing trash, fallen ...

Today is Arbor Day, that milestone that reminds us that late April is an ideal time to add a new tree – or new trees – to the landscape. Trees offer a variety of benefits, including cooling shade in ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

Looking to revive your garden with a new patch of green, but not sure where to begin? There are some basic key elements to consider to get you on the right turf. The Natural Resources Conservation ...

Sometimes the best defense is a better offense. Crowding out weeds by planting grass is a great way to prevent weeds from ever making their way into your lawn. Specifically, sowing grass seed in bare ...

Fall lawn care is something that is often overlooked, especially with the weather worsening and the temperatures plummeting; stepping out into the backyard isn't as appealing as it perhaps was just a ...