'Give spirea a good mulch in the fall with organic material like compost, wood chips, or pine needles,' Drew advises. 'This 2-3 inch layer will retain moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, and ...

Order Seeds Early One of the most important tips for growing plants from seed has to do with timing. Seed companies get busy in winter and early spring as they fill orders on a first-come, first-serve ...

Part of his job heading up the horticultural team at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens is planting inside the animal enclosures, and choosing something that is non-toxic and will survive can ...

These questions and answers have been edited and condensed for clarity. Q: Would cutting a lawn shorter help prevent or reduce the vole damage over winter? A: Yes but not too short. Cut it down to ...

There’s a magical kingdom in Del City, Oklahoma, where one person’s castoffs become another’s treasures, where vintage finds whisper stories of decades past, and where your wallet doesn’t shrivel up ...