Tired of tumbleweeds taking over your yard? From mechanical takedowns to chemical tricks, here's how to clear them out before they stage a desert invasion.

African violets (Saintpaulia) have long been favorites among indoor gardeners for their velvety leaves and vivid blooms while many outdoor landscapes are dormant. When properly cared for, these plants ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be looking at the safety of paraquat, a toxic weed killer that lawsuits have ...

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Violet Grohl has released her debut original solo tracks, “Thum” and “Applefish.” The songs are available for download via Bandcamp. “I’m beyond excited to finally share a little bit of what i’ve been ...

Small violets herald the arrival of spring throughout Virginia. There are more than 70 species of the native purple, blue, yellow or white flowers in North America. But there is more to violets than ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

This sustainable, low-maintenance lawn alternative will have you ditching grass for good. Grass may seem like an obvious choice for a yard covering but it’s actually a modern-ish norm. The idea of a ...

Jack Kenyon for The New York TimesCredit... Supported by By Ken Ilgunas Mr. Ilgunas is from New York State and lives in Scotland. He wrote from Drayton, England. When I moved from the United States to ...

White grubs, larvae of scarab beetles, remain underground for most of the year. Grubs feed on plant roots and may attract raccoons or skunks that dig up lawns. Detection requires digging; pest control ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. White grubs, larvae of scarab beetles, remain underground for most of the year. Grubs feed on plant roots and may attract raccoons or ...

When people conjure up an image of Seattle, they think: Rain. Well, joke’s on them because summers here are nothing but sunshine. The flip side of our dry summers is that, without sprinkler ...