Tired of tumbleweeds taking over your yard? From mechanical takedowns to chemical tricks, here's how to clear them out before they stage a desert invasion.
Get Neil Sperry's gardening answers on yellow butterfly vine propagation, pruning figs and abelias, fertilizing winter ...
This has been a tough winter for reflecting on the pleasures of gardening. Leaving aside the political news, the weather has taxed my spirits. The deep cold spell we had, with frigid temperatures ...
While Christmas Trees are sold for barely a month out of the year, they require nearly a decade of care before they’re ready for ornaments.
Northern Grampians Shire Council is responding to community concerns about the state of Pleasant Creek Cemetery, Stawell, while seeking to clarify ...
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Column: A never-ending war against clover

The dictionary defines “clover” as being a “herbaceous plant of the pea family, with dense globular flower heads and leaves which are typically three-lobed. It is an important fodder and rotational ...
Your lawn is your home's green crown. You water it, mow it, maybe even fertilize it occasionally. Yet one single mistake can ...
Understanding which weeds are active now, how to recognize them, and what simple, non-toxic steps work best in January can ...
These old-school methods of garden maintenance may be ingrained in your habits, but it's time to let them go in favor of ...
Keep your garden thriving in the heat. Expert tips on summer mulching, pruning, and seaweed spray for a lush, resilient yard.
While most people admire what’s visible on the surface, few realize the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to keep ...
Let's be clear. While the size of your acreage might change your equipment needs. Every property owner should own a tractor. Period. If you're working 50 acres or less, a compact utility tractor in ...