If you need to top up the mulch in your garden, you might be faced with the choice between using pine bark or pine straw.

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Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

Smooth and panicle hydrangeas are cold hardy; other varieties, not so much. Care for these plants well in winter and they'll ...

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A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

California’s most expensive electricity source is finally poised to lose a government handout that props up its high costs ...

ISU Extension's Aaron Steil offers care tips to keep holiday plants healthy and appealing throughout the holidays and beyond.