It has been pouring for weeks in the Northwest, with little to do but hide inside. But suddenly last week, the clouds dissipated and we’ve had a solid week of chilly but sunny days. When we get these ...

It’s too hot to do anything strenuous in the garden now. I would certainly put off labor-intensive jobs, like creating new beds, building structures such as decks and arbors, or major landscape ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 123rf.com Don’t be surprised to see premature foliage growth on spring bulbs. It’s a normal response during mild winter spells, ...

Twenty seven years ago, when I moved from the land of long winters near the coast of Maine to the land of "wait, was that winter?" in Kentucky, everyone asked me two questions. The first was about my ...

• Cultivate strawberries to control weeds. Fertilize lightly now if you haven’t already done so. • Plant or transplant evergreens anytime now to ensure ample time for root growth before winter arrives ...