In data from the 1982-1983 flu season all the way to the 2023-2024 flu season, 18 years have had their peak in the month of ...
This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.
Those who tried to patch dead spots in the lawn or seed a new lawn at the traditional prime time just after Labor Day had little success this year. Grass seed needs consistently damp soil to sprout, ...
Frost will kill off tender houseplants and zap vegetables and flowers. Here are a few methods to help you know when a frost ...
Check your local freeze date to choose vegetables for October planting. Fast-maturing cool-season crops are ideal for late fall harvests. Hardy plants like garlic and kale go dormant in winter and ...
Cutting back hydrangeas at the wrong time can affect the next season's blooms. Once new buds form, pruning can result in a hydrangea-free summer.
Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...