As married couples are apt to do, my husband and I have the occasional disagreement. Like most arguing couples, both of us are firm in our belief that the other is very wrong. The current topic of ...

Weeds are tricky plants, aren’t they? Even when you pull them out of your lawn or garden beds by the root, they seem to find a way back. This is because many weeds are able to regrow from root, stem, ...

Ask any group of gardeners about their least favorite task, and you’re bound to hear a chorus of “Weeding!” Rampant weeds steal water and valuable nutrients from the soil that beneficial plants could ...

We went through a long, cold winter. The warm, sunny days of spring are starting to roll in. When we get outside to work in the yard, we are going to want to focus our time on the yard and garden ...

We decided to visit family in Brownsville this past week and while here, I can’t help but to reflect on a growing problem while away from home. For some reason, I always feel a bit guilty when my ...

When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year.

Grass and broadleaf weeds in flowerbeds are a thorn in the side for most avid gardeners. As temperatures become favorable for annuals and perennials to be planted in beds, the soil is also right for ...