Caring for deciduous fruit trees — apples, pears, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries and others — comes down to a few ...

Careful garden planning can maximize the benefit for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, even in a small space. This ...

Experts say winter gardens needn't be neglected, with hardy options thriving in cold weather and January ideal for some ...

One locally-occurring example of a good idea or good intention gone bad — or at least sideways, as another expression might ...

Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy ...

For the longest time, I resisted replacing my lawn. I take great pride in mowing my own grass, trimming the edges, plucking ...

Just because something looks good online, doesn't mean it's a wise choice. From certain ground covers to mulching techniques, ...

I’ve tried nurseries here for the past two years and they no longer stock them. I tried planting seeds early […] ...

I hope that 2026 is going to be a good gardening year for you – no more frosts (unless you live in the mountains of course) ...

It has been said several times in this column that crop production is mainly about fighting weeds and pests. Weeds are ...

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, with nature deeply intertwined with community life. Reflecting ...

De-icing salt might help us make it down the street during the winter without slipping, but it comes at a cost to pavements, trees and pets.For this reason Germany, Austria and other parts of Europe ...