Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

Before you spray, arm yourself with knowledge about which weed killers — natural or synthetic — are right for your yard

Plant wisely for a garden that supports pollinators and requires less work

Show irksome weeds no mercy with these tricks for combating them sans chemicals

Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

Learn what to take and what to toss if you're moving to a smaller home

Let these landscape plants do the dirty work of choking out weeds while you sit back and enjoy the view

What’s the best time to pull weeds? How thick should the mulch be? Here’s the scoop for a healthy landscape

Instead of dousing your yard with chemicals to wipe out weeds, let time and nature work their magic via smothering and solarization

It’s highly adaptable, suppresses weeds, reduces erosion and provide weeks of bright flowers. Just watch for invasiveness