SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...

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Ranunculus are susceptible to common garden pests and diseases, including aphids, spider mites, thrips, mice, and voles, as ...

Late autumn to winter is the time to plant bare-root hedges, so gardening editor Sharon Amos shares everything to know about ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

Seasonal accents can make your outdoor containers feel festive with very little effort. Pinecones are an easy way to add ...

Simpler than compost but similarly beneficial, leaf mold contains only one ingredient — leaves. It helps increase moisture ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many gardeners assume the season is winding down. However, November offers a ...

Cool season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass can be aerated in the early spring but respond best to ...