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Proper lawn care in the winter helps insure a healthier lawn in the spring. Here are seven things you should never do to your lawn in the winter.

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Dreaming of a fresh new backyard? January is the perfect time to get started. Here are some tips from two local garden ...

Weeds. Those sneaky, green invaders that seem to spring up overnight, turning your perfectly manicured garden into a chaotic ...

My recent columns appear to have hit a nerve in the native plant community. Some are not happy that I said it is OK to have a lawn. Some are not happy that I am not promoting native plants. I am not a ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, ...