Remove barberry plants by digging, hand-pulling, or using a weed wrench. Always wear thick leather gloves to protect against ...

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a perennial native, woody, deciduous vine used by home gardeners as an ...

It might be tempting to remove poison ivy in the winter when the plant is relatively dormant, but there are several reasons why you should wait.

In 2022, for the first time in its history, herbicides were discharged into the waters of Lake Tahoe, one of the world’s most protected and pristine lakes. The public was told this was a “test” to ...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY HERBICIDE Vermont Electric Power Company, Inc. (VELCO) has applied for a right-of-way pesticide application permit through the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and ...

Invasive plants can harm a garden by growing too fast and taking away sunlight, water, and nutrients from other plants. They spread quickly through roots, seeds, or vines, covering the garden and ...

I recently read that the formulation of a leading residential use herbicide had changed in late 2022. Roundup, a Bayer product, has been a mainstay for many American gardeners. The active ingredient ...

"Weed" is a word that immediately attracts a negative response. It's easy to understand why since a weed is defined as an "unwanted plant." But one person’s weed is another person's flower. This is ...

An old Spanish proverb states that “More grows in the garden than the gardener sows.” That seems especially true in recent months. We experienced an exceptionally long period of warm dry weather in ...

Cut flowers and forced bulbs are a great way to bring some winter color and fragrance into your home. When buying cut flowers, I always take a close look at the flowers to make sure they are fresh.

Ivy can cause a lot of damage to gardens and properties, and be notoriously hard to get rid of - but these expert tips will help remove it with minimal effort. While English ivy is a visually stunning ...