Category: Home & Garden

After months of cool weather, the first hint of spring will likely have the entire family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as yo

Spring flowering bulbs and perennials are filling our landscapes with color. As your gardens come alive this spring, start making notes on needed imp

Celebrate National Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, by planting new trees and caring for established ones in your landscape and community. This s

Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for

Boost this year’s harvest and reduce pest problems with less effort, while being kind to the environment. Employ row covers, chicken wire cloches

Keep garden-fresh tomatoes close at hand this season. Grow one or more in containers on your patio, balcony, or front steps. Any tomato can be

Fungus gnats on a houseplant They flit across your face, hover near your houseplants, or gather by the window. Fortunately, these fungus gnats are

Countless backyards are battlegrounds between die-hard homeowners and squirrels fighting over bird feed. Squirrels need not be an inevitable elem

Urban living and lush gardens aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. In fact, it’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the