Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frank Harms / Alamy Stock Photo. Know when to sow grass seed and you may just find it makes the task of creating and maintaining a ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Most winter-sown seeds are planted in January to February, but this varies depending on the plant. Winter sowing is recommended for cold-hardy veggies, herbs, and flowers, as well as many native ...

Plants can compete for light, water and nutrients if left to crowd containers and beds – this is how to keep them healthy if ...

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy! Plant these vegetables and herbs now, plus flower misconceptions A Meyer lemon tree has pests. What should be done? DIY projects can save money ...

It is one of the big questions each gardening season – when exactly should you get started? When is the right time to sow seeds or plant out crops? The answer ultimately depends on where you live, of ...

When is direct sowing vs transplanting vegetable crops better? Here are the pros and cons of each gardening method. Some crops grow better started one way or the other, sometimes the weather or the ...

The rain around the state last week may have lifted farmers' spirits but it's left some question marks around whether to sow their crops now or wait. Some farmers in the south east are hedging their ...