Q: Can you identify the plant with purple flowers in the photo? I’ve been told that it’s a noxious plant by someone who thought it was purple loosestrife, and that it was banned in many municipalities ...

Last week, I mentioned a few thoughts on adding sod during the winter months and especially trying to control all this mud from tree removal equipment all over town. This part will expand by giving ...

Since the hurricane, I have been asked about what do now that the ground is bare. A quick fix for muddy and eroding areas is ...

Today is Arbor Day, that milestone that reminds us that late April is an ideal time to add a new tree – or new trees – to the landscape. Trees offer a variety of benefits, including cooling shade in ...

It's officially spring and, with warmer weather on the way, some Cincinnati gardeners may be itching to get outside and plant. But, not so fast. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, most seeds ...

Looking to revive your garden with a new patch of green, but not sure where to begin? There are some basic key elements to consider to get you on the right turf. The Natural Resources Conservation ...

I am tired of fighting the weeds and weedy grasses in my lawn. I am ready to start over. Is this a good time to replace or renovate a lawn? Now is the very best time to plant lawns. The soil is still ...

Sometimes the best defense is a better offense. Crowding out weeds by planting grass is a great way to prevent weeds from ever making their way into your lawn. Specifically, sowing grass seed in bare ...

Why talk about lawns in early April? I mean the magnolias are flowering (at least what’s left of them after the week’s meteorological insults) the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of ...