The end of June is a busy time as the garden needs clipping, weeding and in some cases watering this week. The lawns in Western Washington grow fast this time of year, so they may need fertilizing as ...

Moss is so beautiful in the cool, moist months, when it plumps up like fat plush cushions. In shady areas, a lush mossy carpet is far lovelier than a raggedy lawn and needs much less care. That said, ...

Along with a green grass lawn, traditional suburban landscaping often includes sections the yard—typically in front of the house—containing flowers, plants, and shrubs surrounded by wood-chip mulch.

If you’ve ever had to deal with moss growing on your lawn, then you know it’s a nightmare for leaving your grass patchy and ...

One of the best natural mulches for vegetable gardens is straw. Straw is a by product of grain crops and is made up of the dead stalks and leaves left behind after farmers harvest the grain. It can be ...