A gardener installs plugs in a garden bed covered by landscape fabric. - Virrage Images/Shutterstock Landscape fabric is often sold as a permanent solution to your weed problem. Professional ...

There’s been a grim twist after a family dog was found dead in a ute in Brisbane following a weeks-long search for the family pet. Four people have been arrested after police seized “two full van ...

M.B.: Yes, you and that plastic are guilty of suffocating your poor rhododendrons. Run outside immediately (after you finish reading the garden pages) and cut away the plastic weed block. Not only ...

Cardboard is a great gardening tool because it's biodegradable. It improves soil health as it breaks down and retains moisture. You can use cardboard as a weed barrier, seed starter pots, vine ...

It’s great that many people are replacing lawns with low-water landscaping. But along with trees not getting adequate water, one concern is the widespread use of weed-barrier cloth, including at the ...

Q: We want to put down weed barrier in our landscape, but we just heard it is not the best idea. Can you explain why and tell us what does work? A: The great debate! I’ll just say it up front, I am ...

As we enjoy the falling leaves and cooler temperatures, there are still plenty of gardening activities to do. Have any questions? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After years of tending to your plants, you might have mulching down ...