Pre-emergent herbicides are truly the unsung heroes of weed prevention because they form an invisible barrier in the soil ...

North Carolina farms use treated sewage sludge as fertilizer, but concerns over PFAs contamination are growing. With few disposal alternatives, regulators and farmers face tough choices.

But what about what kind of water to use? If you aren’t sure how to keep your plant baby in optimal health, it turns out that ...

Whether you create a stacked-rock spiral or a basic cedar square, a raised bed can be a great way to expand your gardening options. And planning for this project makes a great winter pastime, too.

Pecan hulls make a lovely mulch in a perennial garden or shrub bed. They lay flat and, at least in my experiences, they ...

Even though February might not scream gardening season, it’s the perfect time to prepare your spring garden for a vibrant ...

Tubers and alliums often get short shrift as the least sexy veg, but master gardener Callie Works-Leary says they deserve top ...

Every baby food product packaged in jars, pouches, tubs and boxes sold in California must carry a QR code on its label that consumers can scan to check the most recent heavy metal readings, although ...

If you can't "learn to live with them," Neil Sperry suggests a ground cover that makes mowing around them unnecessary.

Dogs are increasingly playing a starring role in all sorts of efforts with scientists. They've proven adept at sniffing out ...

Generally, you'll apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep, with the exception of grass clippings, which you should keep to a depth of ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...