August brings small jobs and manageable projects in our gardens. It is a month to tidy up from summer, prepare for fall and...

What to plant: Choose faster maturing varieties, as growing days are limited. Calculate growing time: Add 2-3 weeks to...

These things are perfect for summer cookouts where you need to keep insects away from a large group of people. Next time,...

The month of May is a time when the weather can either turn your garden into an Eden, or a wasteland. Be aware of the...

At long last, spring has arrived! (or has it?) As you look out upon your garden, does the nagging question of "where do I...

Now summer is here and the temperature is rising high. We have to make sure our gardens and plants are well protected. Here...

Looking for a recipe to keep your potted plants well fed and growing strong all season long, indoors or out. Here's how to...

Powdery mildew thrives in temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees. Dry, shady conditions are ideal, as are areas with poor...

Gnats, those tiny, pesky flying insects sometimes found indoors, can be a bit of a nuisance in numbers. These creatures are...

After working hard in the garden, it's hard to get all that dirt off your hands. Here is a wonderful natural recipe right...

Your flowers and vegetables will wake up rarin' to grow in the spring if you give them some extra TLC in the fall. Here's...

Houseplants need lots of humidity for good growth. So in the winter, when the heat is on and the air is dry, mist-spray...

You can make your rusty tools look good as new again with a paste made from 2 parts salt to 1 part lemon juice. Rub the...

When you bring the tree home, cut an inch or two off the bottom of the trunk, and immediately set it into a bucket of cold...

Here are some of our favorite tips to help your lawn and garden survive the cold. 1. Keep watering and mowing your lawn. 2....

Mums need good drainage. Wind chill, poor drainage and extreme cold temperatures will prevent a fall mum from coming back....