I spent the weekend digging in the dirt and trying to find the zen-like state that gardening seems to inspire in those with thumbs as green as shamrocks. With children in the background, my zen is ...

There’s nothing more dismaying than walking into your garden and finding missing plants, holes and mounds of soil heaped in random piles. The marauder is gone and you’re left wondering what critter ...

Q. Do you know of anything that will deter armadillos from digging in flower beds? I have heard society garlic will repel snakes. Is there any truth in this? A. You could set up a live trap (or traps) ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While luscious, thick and spongy grass is something many strive for with their lawns, it's often the last thing they want to see in their ...

The heat is still hanging on but the more moderate days of autumn aren’t far away. The slightly cooler temperatures make outside chores a little less arduous. So as we gear up for the cool season ...