From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

If your lawn is dried out or dormant, it is best just to keep it mowed to control the weeds and postpone any fertilization ...

The best fall fertilizer for cool-season grasses is a high-nitrogen fertilizer with the correct amounts of phosphorus and potassium to address soil deficiencies.

Just when yard work is winding down, give your lawn one last feeding. An application of fall fertilizer helps produce healthy ...

While October’s warmer temperatures may not feel like fall, they can extend the growing season for some plants. When it comes ...

Poinsettias are wildly popular around the holidays. If you're gifted one or want to liven up your home with a seasonal plant, ...

The Christmas cactus prefers a little humidity — unlike other cacti and succulents —as well as bright, indirect sunlight.

As autumn settles in, it’s easy to think gardening season is winding down. For trees, especially those newly planted, fall is ...

Mulching is key to protecting most perennials over winter, and the coneflower is no exception. Adding three inches of organic ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season ...

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you should actually do — has shifted in recent years.