Today is Arbor Day, that milestone that reminds us that late April is an ideal time to add a new tree – or new trees – to the landscape. Trees offer a variety of benefits, including cooling shade in ...

Follow these tips for laying sod efficiently and at the ideal time to install a healthy lawn. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich ...

March is here. It is usually the start of our dry season, but we are heading into the season in a serious drought.

It's officially spring and, with warmer weather on the way, some Cincinnati gardeners may be itching to get outside and plant. But, not so fast. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, most seeds ...

Q: Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can spread ...

The grass will be growing again before you know it, so while you’re out there checking out what winter did to the landscape, do some lawn-readying by raking matted leaves and removing trash, fallen ...

Now that spring has officially sprung, many of us are trying to beat back, cut down and keep up with our growing grasses, plants and, yes, weeds. Consumer Reports’ lawn and garden experts share tips ...

Q: Can you identify the plant with purple flowers in the photo? I’ve been told that it’s a noxious plant by someone who thought it was purple loosestrife, and that it was banned in many municipalities ...