Plant the tree and backfill with the excavated soil, then top with 1 to 2 inches of compost. Tamp the ground to remove air ...

An alternative way to have a live Christmas tree without cutting it down is to dig it up, keep it healthy, then plant it ...

From first frost to spring, see how to winterize roses—insulate crowns, shield canes, care for containers and revive plants ...

Large trees often develop surface roots that can damage sidewalks, mower blades, and tree health. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to cover roots safely and reduce maintenance without harming the tree. Never cut ...

This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.

What options do Springfield homeowners have when facing a sewer line repair without turning their yards into construction zones? According to a HelloNation article, modern plumbing technology now ...

When his lecture ended, I turned to my friend beside me and whispered, ” I need to give that pot back.” My brother still ...

When there's a problem with your sewer line, it quickly becomes an emergency situation, and the costs quickly add up. Here's who has to pay for it.

Here are eight jobs for the well-winter-prepped yard: Mulch acts like a blanket to keep the soil slightly warmer over winter, ...

All the flowers and vegetables to plant in November, plus all the garden jobs to tick off during the month - from pruning to sowing spring-flowering bulbs.

Nothing looks prettier than a snow-covered tree in winter. Beneath the surface, however, that same tree could be suffering ...