M.B.: Yes, you and that plastic are guilty of suffocating your poor rhododendrons. Run outside immediately (after you finish reading the garden pages) and cut away the plastic weed block. Not only ...

What constitutes a weed is a matter of context and perspective. The same plants that are undesirable for your garden plot may be invaluable to a nearby field. There they grow heartily despite poor ...

Cardboard is a great gardening tool because it's biodegradable. It improves soil health as it breaks down and retains moisture. You can use cardboard as a weed barrier, seed starter pots, vine ...

It’s great that many people are replacing lawns with low-water landscaping. But along with trees not getting adequate water, one concern is the widespread use of weed-barrier cloth, including at the ...

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As we enjoy the falling leaves and cooler temperatures, there are still plenty of gardening activities to do. Have any questions? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool ...