Q: When should winter mulches be applied to perennial borders? Can I use my leaves? —J.H., FlorenceA: The short answer is “any time now” and “yes...
Now that the weather is starting to turn crisp and is soon to be cold in Kansas City, I can begin daydreaming about warming my hands on a cup of...
When thinking of fall colors, perhaps red, yellow and orange come to mind. Whether traditional hues or tints, tones and shades, if you are looking...
Q: What can I do with my pumpkin jack-o-lanterns now that Halloween is done? Can I compost them or reuse them somehow? —J. S., Leeds A: Absolutely!...
Dear Helaine and Joe:I think I inherited an interesting item for which I would appreciate any professional advice you are able to provide. The item...
It’s not easy to figure out which maples you want on your property. The good ones are the sugar maples, their leaves ablaze each fall in yellow...
The term “biophilia,” an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an...
Q: I saw your leaf article last week and am wondering if ticks are still around in the leaves? Will 32 degrees kill them? —D.T., FlorenceA: Thanks...