Agricultural waste is often seen as a disposal problem, but new research suggests it could be a powerful tool for climate ...

If your flower beds look great but your porch smells musty after a rain, your mulch might be part of the problem. In warm, humid regions, some mulch stays wet long enough to grow fuzzy patches and ...

Planting cover crops in winter gives your garden a boost. These crops, like rye, clover, and oats, keep your soil covered and ...

One five‑minute February job on bare soil could mean months of healthy basil and mint, with barely any weeding. Want a constant flow of fresh herbs?

Danielle Reyes believes she’s being targeted.

"This is like a dream come true." Homeowner surprised by 'precious' garden visitors while inspecting their backyard: 'Absolutely the cutest thing that I have ever seen' first appeared on The Cool Down ...

Got an ugly tree stump hanging around? This surprisingly simple mulch trick makes stump removal way easier than you'd expect ...

Frost poses a hidden threat to urban greenery. Learn how to reduce winter damage and keep city plants healthy with simple, ...

When winter hits, some plants can be pulled indoors, some are just fine going dormant. But lavender needs a little extra helping hand, and mulching can do it.

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

The landscape along Beck Avenue in the St. Andrews area is being upgraded.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City leaders approved a new beautification project in St. Andrews. A $50,000 FDOT grant will ...