In the Garden: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

In the Garden: Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitos

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases. Start by creating a landscape that

In the Garden: Creating and caring for shade gardens

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants than you may think that will thrive in low light. Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season and year. You may be surprised that it

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