When you are caring for a garden, there is something to do every season. From planting and pruning in the spring to harvesting and cleaning in the fall, a gardener's to-do list is always filled with ...

Q: I found a small brown snake during my garden clean-up. Should I start earlier next year, when it’s colder, so I don’t run into more surprises? A: I advocate for welcoming harmless snakes into the ...

Mourning Cloak butterflies overwinter as an adult in cracks in tree bark, under leaves and in other sheltered area. Photo by Patrick Coin With the longer days and warmer temperatures, there is an urge ...

But, how soon is too soon to get your hands in the dirt? We spoke with lawn and garden experts to help us understand when it's too early to tackle yard work (even with a hint of spring around the ...

Gather essential cleaning supplies like a broom, mop, and dust cloth for deep cleaning your garden shed. Declutter your garden shed by donating old lawn maintenance equipment to optimize storage space ...

Have I got some good news for those of you who are dreading fall garden clean up. You don’t have to do as much as you think and in doing so, you will support the survival of all kinds of pollinators, ...

As the ground begins to thaw, now is a great time to prepare your garden in our area and there are things you can do in preparation. Hopefully you left the leaves over your flower and garden vegetable ...

Gardeners can manage fall clean-up by treating it like a project with phases and priorities. High-impact tasks like removing diseased plants, weeding, and enriching soil should be prioritized.