As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard needs a bit of attention to prepare for the colder months.

On one hand, chemical weed killers often work fast but leave you wondering what you’re spraying near vegetables your family ...

LET’S HEAD TO THE GREEN. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN, WHERE BRANCH HILL FARM IN MILTON MILLS. AND I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN OF USA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, ONE OF THE THINGS AND I’M SURE I’M ...

Shredded leaves make good mulch for your garden beds. Serious gardeners may consider renting a shredder, but be sure to use ear and eye protection when shredding leaves. Using a shredder is a ...

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...

You may have an abundance of this product already on hand, or you can start saving it for the next growing season.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mulch is a great garden tool for so many reasons. It’s useful for insulating newly-planted perennials and ...

Bare soil is a bad thing, so any natural mulch is better than no mulch. Why am I so negative about some mulches and positive about others, especially shredded native tree trimmings? Let’s review the ...

One of the simplest ways to improve tree and soil health is to use mulch. A modest investment can pay off in several ways: water conservation, erosion control, weed suppression, a clean and uniform ...