GREENSBORO, N.C. — When it's 90°, you know you need to water your plants and your lawn. But when you've seen frost on your ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

Before making leaf mold, you’ll have to decide where to contain it. You can enclose leaves in a chicken-wire surround, pile ...

Here are the questions to help you settle on what you like, what fits your lifestyle and what issues you hope to resolve — and 6 common mistakes to avoid ...

Besides watering, your lawn should also be cut short in the fall, about 2 to 2 ½ inches. Leaving it too long can lead to fungal diseases that can flourish in matted grass, and grass that’s too short ...

Pumpkins are cucurbits, which are water-based crops that provide excellent organic matter for compost piles. From decorating and carving pumpkins to visiting a pumpkin patch, pumpkins bring excitement ...

Set your lawn up for success come spring by following these core fall practices, such as adjusting irrigation and cutting height, adding aeration, and more.

Southwind District Horticulture Agent K-State Research and Extension Office So far, this fall has brought fairly favorable weather—but winter is just around the corner. Before the deep freeze sets in, ...

Fall lawn care should include aerating, fertilizing and mulching leaves into the grass. Avoid significant tree pruning in the fall, but continue to water trees and shrubs during dry periods. October ...

The decision to rake fallen leaves mainly depends on your lawn care goals. If maintaining a pristine lawn is your priority, removing leaves can prevent mold, rot and patchy grass. If you're aiming for ...

Mid-October has arrived, and although foliage in some parts of the U.S. are just beginning to display the vibrant colors of fall, foliage in other parts of the country hasn’t been as colorful as ...