This has been a tough winter for reflecting on the pleasures of gardening. Leaving aside the political news, the weather has taxed my spirits. The deep cold spell we had, with frigid temperatures ...
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Column: A never-ending war against clover

The dictionary defines “clover” as being a “herbaceous plant of the pea family, with dense globular flower heads and leaves which are typically three-lobed. It is an important fodder and rotational ...
It's time to let your weeds run (intentionally) wild. A clover lawn is an eco-friendly landscaping option that requires less maintenance than a traditional lawn. Clover benefits the environment ...
“It's been a little back and forth." Homeowner shares clever way they bypassed their HOA's lawn rules: 'Where did you get ...
Believe it or not, lawns go through trends, and one that's taking over in 2026 is that of the "shrinking lawn." Here's why ...
"I was blowing leaves in my back yard and came across this snake. Can anyone identify it? I live in East TN," the original ...
Get Neil Sperry's gardening answers on yellow butterfly vine propagation, pruning figs and abelias, fertilizing winter ...
As we near spring, the worst disease to be on the lookout for is Rhizoctonia. Here are its likes, dislikes and how to prevent ...
"I didn't know." Gardener issues warning about seemingly innocent flower: 'Don't be distracted by its beauty' first appeared ...
"You’ve been working hard." Homeowner shares video of battle with harmful growth in backyard: 'That must feel satisfying' ...
"The mother of them all…" Landscaping expert shares photos after making once-in-a-lifetime discovery: 'I've never seen one so ...