When dusk arrives early and the lawn silvers with dew, small choices change everything. Colour, shape and scent can lift the ...

Bulbs that bloom in the spring are planted into the ground in the fall. These include those that are technically corms, ...

THIS week the Met Office predicted plummeting temperatures and ‘unsettled’ weather conditions – with the threat of -1C in the ...

Answer: Hydrangea flowers can be dried and used for indoor arrangements and decorating. It is best to cut them when they are mature, or aged, on the shrub because fresh blooms tend to wilt and turn ...

Certain durable plants, like the weigela shrub, can tolerate high-nitrogen soil from dog urine. Dogs can be trained to use a ...

Winter conditions can be brutal on landscape plantings, even mild winters. Properly preparing landscape plants can help ...

Most gardeners think fall means shutting down for the season, but planting now sets up explosive color displays when ...

As you tackle fall garden cleanup that is crucial in November, consider leaving some fallen leaves in place. They create a ...

For those of us seeking lush gardens, bountiful harvests and vibrant color, nitrogen is a key element to promote plant health.

Gophers are persistent; to deter them, you must be, too. We recommend a multipronged strategy. First, be willing and prepared ...

First News sat down with Chevy Motswaledi, the Mahoning County OSU extension educator for agriculture and natural resources, ...

During the process of fall yard and garden cleanup and evaluating this past growing season, weeds are frequently part of the ...