Before starting any yard or garden project, we recommend having your soil tested by the University of Minnesota Soil Testing Lab. They will let you know if your soil needs added nutrients, depending ...

“A lot of plants have gone over much earlier this year because of the heat,” says Jonathan Brocklebank, head gardener at ...

Keen gardeners will know that August is one of the best months for your garden. Plants are bursting into colour, trees are fruiting and the birds and bees are flitting across your lawn. If you want to ...

Gardeners have been advised to cut back 6 plants in August for an extra boost of flowers, including hardy geraniums and Delphiniums ...

Filling your backyard or front-porch container garden with flowers, veggies and other growing things can feed your body and ...

August is a great time to get a head start on next spring's garden. Taking cuttings is easy and fun even in the August heat!

Growing flowers from cuttings is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to expand your garden. Instead of buying new plants or waiting for seeds to germinate, you can create healthy, thriving ...

Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has changed who gets help from the government in the year since it was signed. The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling was closer than expected. And a New York ...

With first-cut hay yields down 30% to 50% across the Northeast, maximizing second and third cuttings isn’t optional this year; it’s essential for maintaining adequate feed supplies. “Without proper ...

Q: My sister and I planted several large pots to decorate the back patio since we were hosting a couple of graduation parties and then a Memorial Day gathering. The plants have settled in nicely and ...

Propagate fig trees in late fall to late winter for easier rooting and spring growth. Use cuttings, water, or air layering for simple and effective propagation methods. Fig trees are easy to grow, ...