Companion planting is a relatively easy and eco-friendly way to improve growing conditions for multiple crops at once. Of course, this style of gardening only works if you choose the right companions ...

Discover the best living mulch plants. These are five plants that do the same jobs as mulch. They improve soil structure, ...

Are you tired of mowing? Consider embracing this retro lawn trend that eliminates grass in favor of vegetable gardens in your ...

Most of us walk past weeds every day without giving them a second thought. But what if some of those plants were edible, ...

This is where conservation-focused farming methods, including no-till farming, come in. Conventional farming involves sowing ...

Master Gardener Susan Heady explains how to safely incorporate edible flowers like nasturtiums into your meals.

As weeds hit their peak this month, many gardeners will be reaching for bottles of the familiar Roundup weed-killer to help them control the unwanted onslaught. Although the name and the labels of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), or dents de lion (lion’s teeth), is purported to be a symbol of hope, love and happiness. You've ...

You've probably been pulling dandelions out of your garden beds for years, treating them like the enemy of every tidy lawn. But before you reach for the trowel this spring, a question worth asking: ...

September is a magical month for anyone who loves foraging. The air is cooler, the days are shorter, and your backyard or local park might be hiding little treasures you never noticed before. While ...

According to the University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources website, growing a thick lawn is the best way to prevent weeds. "Growing healthy, dense turf is the best way to ...

They're coming to destroy your lawns. Dandelions – the weeds you loved to pick and play with as a child and loathe as an adult – are starting to take over your lawns and open spaces within your garden ...