Homeowners can use a common kitchen item to keep rats at bay, an expert says. The rodents are common in both urban and rural ...

YOUR Christmas leftovers could be the key to a flourishing garden come springtime. According to a gardening expert who has ...

Though some folks are longing for snow, weather services predict a warmer, wetter winter than usual (whatever usual is anymore). Since Washington is still in deep drought, extra rain will be helpful, ...

Gardeners are being told they should put teabags in their garden in January, but only if they rip them open first. Composting ...

Now that it is getting colder and the days are getting shorter, it is time to start preparing your garden for winter. Here ...

Perennial plants are the ultimate low-maintenance, low-impact contributors to a sustainable garden. Once established, they ...

Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating ...

That’s the observation of the Garden Media Group, having scoped global consumer trends and consulted with media and other ...

“They are an indicator species which lets us know that the environment is doing well where we are,” she says. “When we have ...

When the ground is too frozen for birds to find food and winter seedheads are in short supply, we can help them survive. The ...

“You may already have a lot of plants that attract the insects that bats need to feed from, things like ox-eye daisies, ...

Black spot disease is the "most common and troublesome" affliction affecting rose bushes, and gardeners are being urged to ...