Once thought of as a nuisance, moss is now being recognized for its contributions in creating healthy, low-maintenance, and ...

"Love seeing your vision come to life!" Proud homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos of garden transformation: 'I couldn't be happier with the results' first appeared on The Cool Down.

If you're looking to keep rats out of your garden naturally, this common plant is the perfect solution. It's also easy to ...

It is not too late to mow, edge and trim your lawn. In general, rake the leaves first, but if the fallen leaves on the lawn ...

It can be useful to evaluate how your vegetable gardening efforts fared this past season and make notes for next year.

Before planting vegetables in spring, cut, mow or pull your cover crop and fork under the remaining "green manure." In the absence of a cover crop, garden beds with bare soil can be mulched with straw ...

Whether you have a fair amount of garden space alongside your house, or you turned your backyard into a blooming destination ...

As you prepare your gardens for winter, consider marking the location of late emerging perennials to avoid accidentally ...

Tending to a garden provides a lifelong education in science and wonder, if you get in the dirt and look closely. A male scarlet tanager on a garden statue’s head. “Look at me, and all that I can ...

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Now that it is officially autumn and October has arrived, it's time to complete some fall garden tasks that will pay dividends next spring. Fall weather can be great for gardening as it tends to be ...