I'd been checking all the boxes—spring pre-emergent applications, a solid watering schedule, thorough fall prep—yet my lawn stayed stubbornly full of weeds. That changed when I figured out the real ...

Pulling weeds is often on every home gardener's winter to-do lists. However, leaving them in situ can offer surprising ...

How much compost should you apply? Add a layer of compost up to 1-inch deep in existing garden beds. If you are creating new beds, vegetable or ornamental, you can add 3 to 4 inches of compost and ...

Choosing the right herbicide is just the first step of weed management - the next step is spraying at the right time, which is essential for effectiveness.

Some of my trees are showing signs of fall webworms. What can I do to eliminate these without chemicals? Although fall webworms are unsightly, they do not pose a significant threat to mature trees, ...

Watering the soil before you pull any weeds will make them easier to remove. This method softens the root system so you can pull the whole weed up with ease. However, make sure not to ...

North Bay Zero Waste Week begins Oct.11. It is part of an annual global campaign that begins with a grass-roots approach to raise awareness about the environmental impacts of waste and ways to live a ...