Harvest is close to done on the Prairies, but some farmers' crops are being overrun by kochia, an invasive weed. They hope ...

This is the first episode in our growing food in small spaces series and it shows how to build a raised garden bed made from ...

Creating a beautiful, thriving yard is a joy for any homeowner. Watching your flowers bloom and your lawn grow lush and green ...

Gardeners are being urged to plant certain fruit and vegetables now to see crops grow "within weeks". Expert, David Fryer, ...

Odontotermes obesus is one of the termite species that grows fungi, called Termitomyces, in their mounds. Workers collect ...

A team of scientists has found that biochar made from an aggressive invasive plant can protect rice from two modern ...

Instead of planting this flowering weed to bring hummingbirds to your yard, it's more beneficial to opt for native species ...

It is a nice shrub for naturalizing a landscape and provides erosion control, a benefit for landowners and wildlife. Several members of Lepidoptera benefit from American hazelnut as it is a host plant ...

A solution of vinegar, salt, and soap sprayed on unwanted weeds will kill them, but it will also kill any other plants it ...

Scientists who have studied Connecticut River hydrilla say it has the ability to adapt and in some cases control its environment in self-serving ways.

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

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