As leaf particles decay, they will add a small amount of nutrients to the soil, but is there a downside to leaving the lawn ...

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's ...

Generally, we are most active in the garden in the spring and early summer, but this is the time to do some planning.

In addition to diseased plants, you should also pull weeds from your garden as soon as possible to ensure they don’t get the ...

Your lawn has only minor damage or a few bare patches. Overseeding is good for when your lawn is healthy overall but has a ...

Q.: I purchased a new home last year in the mid-thumb area. The builder did not do any landscaping or put in a lawn. I am on a tight budget and facing this monumental task in the spring. Currently I'm ...

Cool-season grasses — bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass — are best seeded in early September. Seeds germinate and grow rapidly in the warm soil, and fall-seeded lawns have an opportunity to establish, ...

Many people do not realize the difference between soil and dirt. Soil is alive and dirt isn’t. Plants will grow in soil, but they cannot grow in dirt (unless you add the needed nutrients). For your ...

If you are having trouble with your lawn or garden, consider getting a soil test. With the University of Tennessee's Soil, Plant and Pest Center at the Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, ...