As summer approaches, many of us will be working tirelessly on getting our gardens ready for hosting and relaxing. And that, ...
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How to start a garden

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...
Learn how to handle common yard woes, from live oak driveway roots and rabbits eating shrubs to crabgrass and overgrown ...
If you’ve ever spent a sunny afternoon pulling weeds, you know how quickly they can take over. It can feel like a never-ending battle, especially if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals. Luckily, ...
I'm so pleased I did. Not only did this method take significantly less time than any other when I implemented it this summer, but it also kept the weeds at bay for weeks. And December is just as good ...
It's actually essential to kill the grass on your lawn for environmental benefits and make way for native plants.
Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green ...
Ornamental grasses can add interest to a dormant winter garden. Here's the best time to cut back ornamental grasses to help ...
One Queens homeowner's lawn transformation showed how easy and eco-friendly it can be to replace grass with a pollinator ...
Garden experts are offering conflicting advice on autumn leaf removal, with ecologists highlighting wildlife benefits.
Over time, landscaping fabric can shed microplastics, which can readily end up in food supplies. When ingested, microplastics ...
HERE IT IS, midway through December already! Santa is compiling his list to see who has been naughty or nice, and Olympic Peninsula residents and guests are slipping and sliding on the ice skating ...