It's hard to know what to plant in the fall. But believe it or not, flower bulbs, vegetables and shrubs all thrive when planted during this time of year. Some will bloom later in t...

Plants are defenseless against the munching mouths of herbivorous animals, but some carnivorous plant species take matters into their own stems by snacking on bugs. Read on for 10 ...

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Choose seed or a seed blend that will grow in your climactic zone. Loosen the soil and add pH and nutrient adjustments. Sow the seed with a drop or rotary spreader, then water jus...

A lush green lawn brings pride to many homeowners. A nice lawn, though, also requires lots of planning and hard work. Among the primary concerns is when to plant grass. In New Hamp...

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You need to consider a variety of factors if you are planting grass in New Jersey, but when to plant is surely among the most important. Grass planted at the right time and under t...

Planting healthy grass seed in Ohio depends on the time frame, temperature, method and soil alkalinity. Teri Silver is a journalist, commercial copywriter, editor, broadcast anchor...

Keep dogs away from newly planted grass seed for two to four weeks, depending on the type of seed. People and pets should not walk on seed that is in the p Keep dogs away from newl...