Rudbeckias are summer sensation
As the weather starts to warm across the country and we finally get focused on flowers for a long and glorious summer I like to urge you ...
QUESTION: We have a two-year-old above-ground pool with a vinyl liner. There are multiple divots about 4 to 5 inches in diameter in the bottom of the liner. They see...
Brits adept at combos for years
DALLAS — Pots come in handy if you've already dug up the lawn and converted it to garden beds but can't drive by a nursery without stoppin...
QUESTION: We're moving to a new house in a couple of months and the back yard has a steep upward slope. We were thinking of planting a ground cover rather than putti...
Tips for picking home contractor
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — You've heard the scam stories. A contractor offers to replace a roof or patch a driveway, asks for up-front money and...
These beauties prized for both flowers, foliage
Irises are among the most versatile plants for the North American landscape. They are prized for both flower and foliage.
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PHILADELPHIA — Five years ago, an immense — and diseased — oak tree in Betsy Teutsch's backyard in Philadelphia's West Mount Airy neighborhood had to come down.
The fami...
When cold weather begins to warm, motorists may think their driving cares have melted away with the winter ice and snow. Not so.
"Spring brings its own set of challenge...
Time again to cut that grass
DETROIT — As lawns green up, it's time to think about ways to get your grass off to a good start this season.
A solid game plan is the best a...
Using dish soaps or household cleaners intended for floors, countertops or bathrooms is not a good idea, no matter how dirty your car is.
These products are designed to ...
