Try spreading a thick layer of mulch, like wood chips or straw, around your plants. Mulch blocks sunlight, which keeps weed ...

When winter comes, most plants and many grasses go dormant. It's like they are taking a break. And while it is easy to assume you can also relax and skip yard care for a while, it is rarely true. The ...

There's nothing worse than weeds growing on your lawn - except, maybe, when they're spreading from your neighbor's yard. So, ...

It feels unfair when your perfectly maintained lawn is marred by the neighbor's invasive weeds. Discover some "dos" and ...

Invasive species are eating through Indiana forests and front lawns. Here are 5 species you might have growing in your yard uninvited.

While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...

Warm autumn days will soon be followed by winter’s frigid temperatures, frost on the plants and frozen ground. With this in ...

Emergency Management Victoria anticipates an early start to the fire season this year, with an increased risk of fires in drought-affected areas.With ...

Fall testing is ideal because it gives you plenty of time to get results back from the lab and to begin improving your soil before planting.

The number of pedestrians killed by vehicles has increased in the U.S., with road infrastructure and inadequate safety ...

Fall might seem like a time to wind down in the garden, but tackling a few tasks now can make spring much easier. For ...

Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on ...