1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (40+ words) A new Northwestern University study is challenging what some gardeners might think they know about pollinator-friendly landscaping. Northwestern study finds some cultivated garden flowers can still attract pollinators...

57+ min ago  (544+ words) Ellen has written extensively about home and garden topics since 2006 for such online sites National Geographic, Planet Natural AZCentral, and Livestrong. She has also created blog posts and other informational media for private clients. Raking In Spring: A Good Idea,…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (222+ words) In that spirit, we've put together a rundown of some of the best smart tools to make your 2026 gardening season a breeze. Spring lawn care always sounds relaxing in theory, but the reality is usually a lot more dragging and…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (239+ words) Truckloads of mulch " another harbinger of spring? Mulch is a popular amendment used to suppress weeds and give a neat, uniform appearance to planting beds. When used appropriately, mulch can also conserve soil moisture and provide nutrition and a buffer…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (582+ words) Ruth Ann Mc Spadden holds a book of Charleston Gardens, which on its cover features a picture of Mrs. Whaley's garden, which she purchased in 2023 along with the historic home on Church Street. Ali Rockett/File CHARLESTON " After years of…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1275+ words) Two apartments ago, my partner and I experienced a special kind of New York City euphoria: We moved into a place with a small backyard. It was a very, very happy accident, and it meant we could put aside our…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (341+ words) Andrea combines print and digital media experience with her fascination with nature, which began when she was a young butterfly enthusiast. She started her writing career at a print newspaper in 2008, then spent several years working in social media strategy…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (413+ words) Fill your crudit's platters with vegetables grown in your own garden and containers. Arrange the raw vegetables neatly on a platter or board and add a homemade dip seasoned with fresh herbs. Your family and guests are sure to enjoy…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (340+ words) Grasses can take up to 30 days to germinate, then they still have growing to do to create the thick lawn you're looking for. Warm-season types can take a little longer to germinate than cool-season types. Here's the timeframe for common…...

21+ hour, 24+ min ago  (457+ words) I recently went to Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City where, as usual, I discovered a number of interesting plant varieties. The first perennial that caught my eye had green leaves covered with silver spots: Trevi Fountain Lungwort or Pulmonaria…...