An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...

If you're cold outside, there's a fair chance your plants are cold too. Keep them warm and healthy by sprinkling a layer of ...

Some good lawn cultural practices to consider include mowing higher, using sharp mower blades, and considering aeration of ...

Pests don’t always disappear in winter. Mice, spiders, and other critters look for warm places to hide, including your garden ...

Helping hydrangeas recover from frost protects future blooms and keeps shrubs healthy, so you don't lose a full growing season. Cold protection depends on hydrangea type, since bigleaf varieties need ...

I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long. Well, it appears that many people in our region do that to our young trees with ...

Q. I keep thinking about cooler weather. What should I do to carry my in-ground wax begonias through the winter here in Houston? A. Who knows what winter will bring, but when a freeze is in the ...

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated with the additional challenges posed by mowing and ...

I just bought a new home after living in an apartment for many years and would like some advice on how to pick a good mower for a mid-sized, low-maintenance bluegrass lawn. — Dan Wallace, Gurnee There ...

Sometimes even the best innovations have unexpected consequences. For example, one of the most important and successful pieces of environmental legislation in the history of the United States ...