Learn about how it is difficult for insects to stay active during the winter and what we can do in the meantime to support them until it is time for their return.

Cautious gardeners wait until then to plant tomato transplants. Planting in mid- to late-March makes sure they will escape frosts, but are still early enough to bloom and set a great crop of fruit ...

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started with? I’m trying ...

Beneath the urban landscapes of California lies a diverse ecosystem, teeming with invertebrates and microbes. Soil acts as a carbon sink, filters water and provides essential nutrients to plants.

These expert-recommended gas and electric models make cleaning up your property a snap.

In efforts to better understand how soybean plants capture and use light, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated how leaf size and shape affect light distribution ...

MT. ORAB, Ohio (WKRC) - Residents in Mt. Orab woke up Saturday to what looked like a fresh dusting overnight — but instead of snow, lawns, roofs and cars were coated in wood fiber. Greg O’Connell, who ...

Mulching can be described as the practice of spreading organic — or inorganic — materials at the base of plants where they not only conserve water, hinder weed growth and stabilize soils, but ...

ABSTRACT: Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is an important food security crop but is highly susceptible to weed interference due to its prostrate growth habit and limited herbicide options. While ...

ABSTRACT: Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is an important food security crop but is highly susceptible to weed interference due to its prostrate growth habit and limited herbicide options. While ...

Q: Can I use my Christmas tree as a mulch in my yard? I heard the needles are acidic and can cause problems for plants. Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City residents are already scooping up mulch for their gardens thanks to the City of Oklahoma City’s tree recycling service. “I get a little bag a day,” said Cheryl ...