Ask any group of gardeners about their least favorite task, and you’re bound to hear a chorus of “Weeding!” Rampant weeds steal water and valuable nutrients from the soil that beneficial plants could ...

Q : After the heavy rain we had a couple months ago, our hydrangea took a beating and most of the plant drooped to the ground (see reader's photo). I have propped it up with this small wooden fence, ...

Older woman in brightly colored sweater weeding the garden - Solstock/Getty Images Gardening is an exceptionally rewarding pastime. From germinating seeds and nurturing young plants to watching in awe ...

Knowing the right way to get rid of weeds in your garden is crucial to controlling them before they spread and become a problem for your yard. Hand-pulling weeds is the ideal method to use if you have ...

Weeds thrive in even the smallest cracks, so regular maintenance every couple of weeks keeps them from taking hold and spreading. Gentle, natural methods like hand-pulling, boiling water, and vinegar ...

Weeds can be especially troublesome in greenhouses. They starve plants of nutrients, water and light. They also protect insects, mites, rodents and other pests. “Not only are weeds a problem in and of ...

The third week of July is time for weed wars and victory marches for the best perennials. I was at Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Friday to celebrate the best summer perennials and do a “walk and talk, ...