URBANA — As the winter’s chill lingers into spring, the itch to get out in our yards has never seemed more compelling. One of the ritual tasks performed by many homeowners in the spring is applying ...

"Weed" is a word that immediately attracts a negative response. It's easy to understand why since a weed is defined as an "unwanted plant." But one person’s weed is another person's flower. This is ...

Q: Can I overseed my lawn and prevent weeds at the same time? Can I do it right now? A: If you have a Kentucky 31 or blended fescue lawn or any of the special shade grass mixtures, you can certainly ...

CORNISH FLAT, N.H. Every spring most of us begin our garden chores by cleaning up the lawn. Winter's debris is everywhere, and the first sunny day brings gardeners out in droves, raking leaves and ...

Seeing more yellow flowers pop up in your lawn lately? Peak dandelion season is here, meaning that these yellow weeds may soon take over your yards, gardens, and outdoor spaces. Not a fan of ...

Q: We have a county ditch across the road from our house and the creature in the photo has shown up over the summer. From our house it looks like Bigfoot. Could you possibly tell us what it is? I did ...