New hostas don't look as impressive as those in the catalogs, but they will grow bigger with proper care. This is how to ...

It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first expected fall ...

Cutting back hostas too soon in fall can limit root growth needed to survive winter. Removing hosta leaves before winter helps reduce pests and diseases in spring. After a hard freeze kills the ...

Gardening experts agree you should cut back hostas in late fall, just after the season’s first hard frosts. At this point, ...

A few steps in fall will ensure beautiful plants come spring. Hostas are an easy way to add interest to the garden because of their large, vivid leaves. The perennials grow well in shady areas, are ...

As temperatures cool down, the garden seems to come alive again, especially with the recent rains. Dahlias, zinnias, and phlox all appear to deepen in their colors, providing one last burst of beauty ...

First News sat down with Chevy Motswaledi, the Mahoning County OSU extension educator for agriculture and natural resources, ...

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It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

It’s been very dry across the area lately, creating drought conditions in some spots. With fall being the best time ...

Fall is a fun time of year. After the worst of late summer heat lets up, the cool crisp breezes are a welcome relief. It is ...

ISTANBUL — In a bright clinic on the eastern side of Istanbul, a man leans over another man's scalp. There's a marker in his hand, and he's drawing thin, careful lines across the cranium. It looks ...