Indiana's freezing temperatures mean Hoosier plants may be at risk for cold damage. Here are expert tips on how to protect ...

As cold weather approaches, plants are vulnerable to frost. However, careful planning, preparing plants correctly, and ...

Question: This is the first year we did raised gardening, and we had much success. My husband is making heavy plastic tents with the ends open to keep the beds from getting soggy, hoping to just keep ...

Whether you're an eco warrior, a thrifty homesteader, or a farmer with a really full linen closet, this bed sheet hack might ...

Mylar is the most common trade name for (are you ready?) biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate. For our purposes, let’s just stick to using the trade name, shall we? Mylar is a type of plastic ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow ...

At first, the plastic sheeting being sold as mulch appears to be a cure-all for weed problems. Lay it on the ground, cut holes only where you will set plants, and weeds will die from lack of light, ...

I have a tip that will save you money on your next landscape project. It will also save time and management costs: Use no plastic. That includes solid plastic sheets and the so-called weed-blocking ...