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.

If the smell of fresh mulch is in the air, it must be early spring in Greater Columbus. As soon the snow melts and the first warm sunny day appears, gardeners head for their local garden center where ...

When the early signs of spring rapidly approach, it might be time to start getting your garden in order, whether that means following a smart seedling gardening tip or preparing your small patch of ...

Spring is a time to be outside in the garden and yard. It’s a good idea to give all your transplants, and maybe your seed beds, a good feeding with compost or an appropriate commercial fertilizer to ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Spring is in full swing, and gardeners across Louisiana are turning their attention to flower beds and landscaping. While choosing vibrant blooms is always a highlight, one essential ...

Often, letting the leaves stay on your flower beds can be highly beneficial. The leaves act like a mulch, which will naturally suppress ... Join our free newsletter to get the best home and garden ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — After a long winter, whether you have gravel or mulch, your flower beds are most likely loaded with leaves, dead plants and debris. It is important to clean your flower beds and ...