The flowers are blooming, the birds are returning, and it’s just the right time to spruce up your planters and window boxes for spring. From cold-hardy annuals and bulbs to edible herbs and veggies, ...

Regardless of what you’re growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesn’t come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for ...

Lawn species belong to two main groups based on their active growth phases: cool-season grasses and warm-season grasses. In Southern landscapes, warm-season grasses dominate. These include ...

Running out of garden space for all your spring planting ideas? What about vertical garden plants? One of my favorites is Clematis with its different bloom times and many colors. By selecting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iva Vagnerova / Getty Images Traditional lawns may look lush, but they're high-maintenance and offer little habitat for ...

Ah, spring! The temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, and the ground is coming back to life with vibrant green hues and pops of color. Arguably the best part of all? It’s beyond ...

A plant's hardiness determines how likely it is to thrive in a specific climate, and its important to know so you can plan your garden accordingly. In the Lower Hudson Valley, hardiness zones vary ...