Native planting and reseeding are two of several options for Lawrence gardeners to enjoy the outdoors and spice-up their areas into the fall, with cooler temperatures on the way after a hot summer. Dana Hunter, owner of Clinton Parkway Nursery, said that fall is a “second spring” for ...

Most of my summer vegetables are winding down now, the cooling temperatures serving as a cue that their mission has been nearly accomplished. But if frost threatens before the last of my tomatoes have turned red, I'll drape a sheet of sheer fabric over their supporting cages to provide some ...

Many homeowners are building outdoor living spaces around a TV room where they can host movie nights and game watches under the stars. Data from the National Association of Realtors indicates that such spaces are worth homeowners' investment, as a new patio can recoup as much as 95 percent at ...

Would you like a lawn that grows well in full sun or part shade, requires little or no watering, chokes out weeds, never needs fertilizer and stays green all summer, even when exposed to dog urine? Have I got a lawn for you! Simply mixing clover seeds with your chosen grass seeds will do all ...

September marks the beginning of the great summer-to-fall garden transition and, although most summer plants still have life left in them, many gardeners are turning their attention to the iconic chrysanthemum. The majority of mums sold in pre-planted containers at the garden center are ...

The hanging planter on my porch has seen better days. And by better days, I mean the summer annuals have dried to a brown crisp that likely has the neighbors wondering if the Addams Family has moved in. I like to believe the extreme heat did them in, but I know neglect has also played a ...