Dollar spot ( Clarireedia jacksonii, formerly Sclerotinia homoeocarpa ) is a foliar disease that affects both cool- and ...

There's a lot to consider when deciding to rake your leaves or mulch them in the fall. We can help you make that call.

Clean-up is an essential fall chore, but what it means — and how much you should actually do — has shifted in recent years.

Leaf litter acts as a natural fertilizer and mulch, improving soil health, retaining moisture, and reducing the need for store-bought products. With simple practices like moving leaves to garden beds, ...

On a quiet street in Wilmette, Ill., native plants bloom in broad sweeps and bright bursts, bringing color and life to what was once an ordinary strip of lawn separating the sidewalk from th ...

As gardens fade and temperatures drop, many homeowners begin tidying up their yards — sometimes to the detriment of pollinators. Fall and winter are critical seasons for supporting these vital animals ...

If a pumpkin matured while resting on damp ground, that could provide enough of a moist atmosphere to stimulate the seed ...

Burning your own garden-grown herbs at home means you have the peace of mind that no nasties are wafting around in the air ...

Roughly half the state's pollinators are at risk of going extinct. Women religious in the Hudson Valley and on Long Island are securing safe spaces for them.

Fact: crane fly eggs hatch in a week and larvae remain in the soil through autumn and winter.

The main factor that determines a butterfly is its clubbed antennae. Unlike those of moths, butterfly antennae consist of a ...

A spongy moth infestation can leave affected trees vulnerable to drought and diseases, Macomb County's extension office said.