The attack was vicious and silent, beginning in the dead of night following a four-inch July rain and severe winds. Deer attacked the zucchinis, squash and cucumbers, w...
Looking for a showy, spring blooming tree for your landscape? Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a species worthy of consideration.
The Eastern Redbud, a small decid...
Kick off the autumn gardening season by attending the virtual Endless Summer Fall Garden Seminar hosted by the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Butler County Sep...
The Passavant House Garden, at 243 S. Main St. in Zelienople, literally brings history to life.
Open to the public daily during daylight hours and free admission lure ga...
Last fall I noticed that my lawn, although green, was comprised of a mix of grasses that were not as attractive as they could be.
I realized that when my house was buil...
Eons ago, the first humans learned to drop seeds into the ground to grow plants for food, for beauty and for fiber. We've come a long way developing what plants we grow ...
Are you experiencing burrow holes in your garden? Do you see nibbled leaves on your tender plants? What is causing these problems? Your garden damage may be due to a mol...
Insects occupy various roles in the landscape. They can be food for wildlife, sources of human food, pollinators, waste decomposers, and natural and biological garden pr...
Sept. 12, 1915, was the date in the spiral bound notebook found in our home, purchased in 1972 and constructed in 1906.
“Today we planted a pine tree in the front lawn....
LOS ANGELES — Shopping for houseplants now can be like playing the lottery: There’s no guarantee you will be rewarded with the jackpot. As houseplant sales have skyrocke...
