Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall is upon us, and although the weather might be on the chillier side, that doesn't mean your gardening chores have to be put on ...

Will the hot, humid conditions continue into September? That’s the prediction; hotter than normal and drier than normal. Shorter days are the saving grace and the suggestion of cool months ahead. That ...

Lavender ranks among the most popular plants for good reason. The mass of pretty purple flowers in summer, the glorious fragrance, its versatility, and how low-maintenance it can be in the right ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

"In truth," Mastaler says, "fall offers a second chance to grow food, often with fewer pests, more manageable temperatures, and better-tasting greens." Plus, there's more room to experiment in the ...

There’s something magical about fall gardening—the crisp air, the earthy smell of freshly turned soil, and the anticipation of harvesting veggies just as the leaves start to turn. But here’s the ...

Fall is one of the best times to dig in the dirt—cooler weather, fewer bugs, and the perfect season for planting everything from garlic to kale. But here's the thing: just because fall planting feels ...

If your grass has been watered enough in the drought and water-use restrictions to produce a relatively compact and green lawn, now is the time to fertilize it. A winterizer product with a 3-1-2 ...

There’s lots of planting to be done in our vegetable gardens this month. The late summer/fall vegetable garden includes plantings of both warm-season vegetables (many of the same ones we planted in ...

CORVALLIS — The days are short, the rain often unrelenting, and the holidays fast approaching — but a little time in the garden or garage now can make a big difference come spring. A common question ...

Louisiana gardeners can successfully grow a wide variety of culinary herbs, and now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs we love to cook with. Hardy herbs establish reliably when planted ...