From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next year's growing season.
It's the one insect no one wants to see in their garden. And since they're asleep all winter, now is the time to take ...
It’s a good idea to sanitize your plastic or ceramic pots to minimize pests and pathogens. Whether you’re a novice gardener ...
Take the time now to clean, inspect, and make any needed repairs. If you do, they’ll be ready to go to work in your garden ...
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 ...
It’s autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes.
I was taught early on by K-State professor LR Quinlan to leave dead organic matter to decompose in place. As a young 4-H member, he made an everlasting impression on ...
This video showcases a full garden cleanup for tenants facing maintenance challenges, highlighting the positive impact on the ...
Before you get too excited about leaf blowers being 60% off, we should probably acknowledge the elephant in the yard: Many ...
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Your 'messy' garden could help wildlife

Gardeners can help wildlife by leaving plants like coneflowers and ornamental grasses standing through the winter. Seed heads ...
Step 4: Clean The Hose And Attachments Remove the hose from your vacuum and take it outdoors to shake it out. If you'd like, you can rinse it out with your garden hose and hang it to dry. Wash ...