Straw mulch is great for gardens. It locks in moisture, smothers weeds, and feeds plants. But it might also cause one of the ...

Mulch can cost more than you think, but a small shift in how you transport and use it can make a difference in both ...

The straw mulch keeps the grass seed from washing away, deters feeding birds and rodents, and, until it decomposes, conserves the moisture the seeds need for good germination. When you’re shopping for ...

Prepping garden beds in late fall can help keep pests, weeds, and diseases from away when its time to plant in the spring.

Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for ...

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

Last week I referenced Ruth Stout as the author of the my favorite sourdough recipe book, "Alaska Sourdough." Ruth Stout was not the niece of Judge Wickersham whose sourdough many of us claim to have ...

I had the great fortune to take a Landscaping Design class a few years back from Dr. Steve George through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension program. It might have been the most inspiring class I've ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

What? Volcanoes in south central Pennsylvania? You hadn’t noticed? Well clearly, you’re not looking in the right places as they are ubiquitous throughout the region. They’re in suburban yards, ...