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Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

Landscaping can add beauty and value to your home, but you can't just dive in without knowing what mistakes to avoid. Our ...

When you're preparing your garden beds for spring, fertilizing should always come before mulching. We explain when and how to fertilize and mulch in spring.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. annick vanderschelden photography / Getty Images Mulch can be a positive addition to any garden. It helps preserve moisture, ...

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started with? I’m trying ...

Sometimes, a seemingly gentle nudge can hit the rawest of nerves. And it seems that last week’s gentle diatribe on the constantly perplexing practice of volcano mulching was just that kind of nudge.

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...

Layer these materials on the bottom of your raised beds to reduce weeds and other garden problems.

Creating perfect edges between lawn and mulch bed News / Jun 7, 2024 / 05:48 AM EDT Step into the Home Zone this week with Scott Jones, who focuses on the art of creating crisp, clean edges between ...