That is a great question and it often comes up when sweet potatoes are discussed. Sweet potatoes are called yams because of a historical name mix-up, primarily rooted in the transatlantic slave trade ...

Lawn care season isn't over just yet. Consider this holiday fertilizer schedule so that when spring rolls around, the grass ...

As fall sets in, most people breathe a sigh of relief when mowing season starts winding down. The grass slows, the days cool ...

Spring is a great time to feed the lawn and help it break its dormancy period. Spring feedings set you up for a lush and ...

If your trees or lawn start the season looking more lemon than lime, you may be seeing iron chlorosis—a common nutrient ...

As the chill sets in, lawncare can become a bit of a challenge. The treatment you give your lawn in the coming weeks and months can significantly impact its health and appearance come spring. There ...

As temperatures cool, it is time to adjust your lawn care routine for the winter dormancy period. Mow your turf at the proper height for its type to promote a deeper, more resilient root system.

Meadows are trendy alternatives to big lawns these days as much of the gardening public aims to aid pollinators and beef up their yards’ native-plant inventory. For most, that means planting or ...

While most lawn care begins to wind down as the weather cools, there’s still one important maintenance step you need to do. With winter ahead, fall fertilizer is crucial since it not only makes grass ...

At Cooperative Extension we recommend that if you only fertilize your lawn once per year, do it in the fall. Our cool season turfgrasses have a resurgence of growth when the temperatures cool. A fall ...