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At the most basic level, a weed could be any plant growing where it’s not wanted to grow, according to the Bureau of Land ...

Be on the lookout for garden pests in June. Place traps for apple maggots in your apple trees by the end of the month, ...

While landscape fabric is a common tool for suppressing weeds, there are a lot of downsides to using it. Here's what you ...

These perennials may charm you with their looks, but there are good reasons not to plant them in your yard. Find out what ...

Be on the lookout for garden pests in June. Start moving some houseplants outside for the summer once nighttime temperatures are at least 60 F. Don’t put them in full sun or a windy location right ...

Garrettsville Village Council on Wednesday approved a series of ordinances addressing zoning updates, employee benefits, pay ...

To learn more about addressing the problem from the root and pulling weeds the right way, we sought insight from two experts ...

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

Mowing your grass too short stresses the plant, weakens roots and invites weeds. Learn the ideal mowing height for your lawn ...

The heat of summer can be hard on lawns. Mow regularly, keeping cool-season lawns like bluegrass and fescue at 3 to 3½ inches ...