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Under the cover of a layer of leaves, there can be adults, larvae and eggs of insects like butterflies, bees and moths.

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If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

• Begin to plant pansies, pinks, snapdragons, ornamental cabbage and kale, and other winter color plants as temperatures cool ...

Just one unsuspecting frosty night is all it takes to undo weeks of hard work and growth if you’re unprepared. Use row covers ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

Want to give your garden a head start without a ton of extra work? Try these expert fall gardening tips for a spring full of ...

October is a good time of year to reassess the appropriateness of what's in your yard. Learn how to "edit your garden" and ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter ...