Is raking leaves in the fall bad for your yard? Now that it's rained, is it advisable to fertilize and reseed this month? How ...

“Most of your root growth takes place during the fall,” says David Yost with Merrifield Garden Center. “Grass loves ...

Raking leaves is tedious and a chore. So don’t do it. In fact, that’s the lawn care advice one regional expert from Virginia Tech has.

When you're trying to grow a healthy vegetable garden, there are many factors to keep in mind. You need to make sure your ...

When weeds keep sprouting through your gravel no matter what you spray or pull, this extreme method eliminates them ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

Most of southcentral Pennsylvania has thirsted its way through a hot, dry back end of summer 2025, resulting in plants and lawns that are unusually parched for this time of year. While this week’s ...

Q: How can I get rid of Bermuda grass in my lawn? A: Bermuda grass is sometimes used as a turf grass, particularly in areas with very high foot traffic. Most of the time, though, it’s considered a ...

To the editor: There is someone who doesn't agree with the Constitution. I have campaign posters backing Pittsfield City Council candidates on my lawn. Evidently, someone disagrees about one of them.

One thing every actor in series television dreads: the moment they learn their character is going to be killed off. For Teddy Coluca, it's one of the great moments of his career. "It's clearly raised ...

Dust mites. You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere — your bedding, your couch cushions, your rugs and, yes, your favorite recliner. These tiny, eight-legged creatures are like the worst kind of ...