Some thatch is good, but too much can lead to disease and prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Here's how and when to dethatch your lawn for healthy grass.

It’s a great time of year in the circle of garden life. Autumn in the garden. Cool weather crops. Final summer harvest. A few ...

Say goodbye to bare patches and thin grass. As summer heat wanes, the weather is finally starting to be nice enough to enjoy your yard again. The problem is, your grass has seen better days. Weather, ...

With fall here and winter up next, you might be surprised to learn that there’s just as much to do to prepare your yard and ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension Educator of Horticulture, shares five tips for yard and garden preparation before vacation: Mow the grass as usual Look at the ...

Winter can be hard on your yard and plants, but spring is the perfect time of year to refresh and revitalize your garden. Here are my tips for how to set the stage for a beautiful garden. Start by ...

If snakes are slithering too close for comfort in your garden, this fragrant substance may be the simple trick you've been ...

As warmer weather takes hold, patios and backyards are quickly becoming the go-to gathering spots for everything from quiet mornings to impromptu evening hangouts. With patio season in full swing, now ...

I learned this lesson the hard way after Ellison and the Nature in My Backyard team visited my struggling native garden late last summer. After offering their sympathy for my ongoing struggle with ...

A bee lands on a flower at at Billings Farm in Woodstock on Sept. 21, 2024. File photo by Taylor Haynes/VTDigger Pollinators play a substantial role in Vermont, with 60% to 80% of the state’s wild ...

Discover which animals might be digging holes in your yard and learn how to identify them. This guide provides insights into common culprits and the damage they can cause.