Whether you're an eco warrior, a thrifty homesteader, or a farmer with a really full linen closet, this bed sheet hack might ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The best way to remove weeds from your gravel driveway, path, or garden bed is to prevent them, and landscaping fabric is the go-to option for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are ...

Dear Neil: A reader said they put down “weed barrier?” Back in Minnesota we put down heavy duty plastic sheeting and covered it with rock. The weeds stayed away. Thoughts? A: If you’re talking about ...

Q: We want to put down weed barrier in our landscape, but we just heard it is not the best idea. Can you explain why and tell us what does work? A: The great debate! I’ll just say it up front, I am ...

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 ...

With their sturdy roots and rapid growth, weeds create a lot of extra work for gardeners and they also compete with desirable plants for soil space, water, and nutrients. Even worse, empty garden soil ...

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 ...