Anyone who knows me at all knows I love glass in the garden — colorful reflective “gazing” balls, flower beds lined with up-ended beer bottles, a cactus and succulent collection mulched with smooth ...

Horticulturist Dr. Chris Cooper and guests discuss gardening in the Mid-South. This week on The Family Plot: Chris Cooper is joined by Extension Director Walter Battle who talks about some of his ...

That should come as no surprise to professional or seasoned gardeners well aware that the success or failure of plant life depends on many factors: soil content; the environment (sunny, shady or in ...

Gift giving comes naturally to gardeners, but what kind of presents do they want? It’s vexing to find something practical yet special. To help, I’ll reveal inexpensive gift ideas based on my desires.

Last year, while I finished touching up a few spots on my driveway, I started to get up, paint pot in one hand and brush in the other. Suddenly, the old right knee gave out. Falling backwards, I ...

Q: What can I spray to kill weeds in and around my rose bushes without hurting them?Estelle Cooper, Jefferson A: At a big-box store I recently saw a sprayer that had a conical shield attached to the ...

Whether you’re looking to step up your garden game with the best raised beds on the street or just need to get a handle on those pesky weeds, there’s nothing like getting your hands dirty to help you ...

IF you are a gardening pro then you’ll know that weed killers aren’t effective during the summer months. That’s because the lawn is so dry that it can barely be penetrated with weed killer – making it ...