I recently had the good fortune of being in Mexico on the Day of the Dead. I saw skeletons everywhere. Most people would have been spooked, but seeing all those bones reminded me that now is the time ...

Question: My dad always put lime on our lawn every year when I was growing up. My wife and I just moved into our first house, and I’d like to know if I should be following in my dad’s footsteps and ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from CM iPad section Qld Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. The object of this exercise is to raise the pH of the soil to about 7 (neutral). Gardeners ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a change has occurred in the weather! Fall is definitely here as daytime highs are in the 60s and the nights are getting chilly. Get your pumpkins ...

Soil acidity, often measured as pH, plays a crucial role in plant health and overall soil productivity. Imagine the soil as a complex ecosystem that provides essential resources for plant growth. Just ...

Nothing adds to the attractiveness of the landscape like a well-tended lawn. I say this reluctantly, having grown up with a strong prejudice against lawns. You see, when I was young it was my job to ...

A lawn in western Oregon is invaded by moss, which is caused by a combination of shade and wet soil conditions, according to Alec Kowalewski, turfgrass specialist for the Oregon State University ...

Last week I described the basic fertilizers that I use. This week I will add information about when and how often to fertilize different kinds of plants. Lawns: Frequent fertilization is needed to ...