Add fall mulch to your garden to reduce soil erosion and maintain warmer soil temperatures. To smother aggressive perennial weeds, add brown cardboard or several newspaper layers, water and mulch on ...

An updated report on the impact of climate change in Nebraska says the state continues to get noticeably warmer and wetter.

Colorado's dry climate means fall and winter watering remains a key part of responsible landscape care -- especially during ...

Amanda Weidner, the horticulture specialist with the Pueblo County CSU Extension Office, provides a list of fall and winter garden to-dos.

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

The Illinois Department of Labor is inspecting haunted houses to ensure they meet safety standards, including smoke detectors, fire-retardant materials, alarm systems, and emergency procedures.

As temperatures drop and daylight decreases, grass slows its above-ground growth (the roots continue to grow vigorously in ...

Temperatures in several states are predicted to suddenly drop, potentially damaging crops and bursting outdoor pipes.

Homeowners in Central Ohio are facing a drought and need to take steps to ensure their trees and shrubs are properly watered, ...

If it’s hot we irrigate. If it rains, we drain. Owen James, R&A sustainability manager, says irrigation and drainage are more ...

As warm summer weather gives way to chillier temps, it's time to cut the old plants out of your garden—and tuck your plot in ...