Help your tree thrive by planting it at the optimal time.

Q. I have a patch of this weed growing in my Bermuda grass lawn. What is it, and what can I use to control it? A. You have a healthy dose of Johnson grass. It's a perennial weed with strong roots and ...

Small backyards aren't exempt from the luxury of fresh-plucked apples. You simply need to choose varieties that thrive in containers or tiny garden beds.

So you planted an apple tree a few years ago. You pruned it to a sturdy form with all the branches bathing, and fruit finally dangles from those branches. Don’t retire your pruning shears, lopper, and ...