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If you take a walk through Eugene’s parks or along the Willamette River, you might notice the lush greenery — thick ...

Up your gardening game by mixing compost into the soil! Get started by making your own compost at home or by purchasing it.

While prepping your summer garden, you might spot an interesting insect (or plant) that you haven’t seen before. You can use ...

If you’re like me, you probably do a lot of your gardening in containers — at the edge of a driveway, on a deck, or any small ...

I wish everyone would slow down. The least we can do is to give our wild neighbors time to cross the roads we have built ...

“Transferring flowering branches in pots adds verticality and elegance to your staging as well,” Cho says. She recommends ...

BANGOR, Maine — Communities across Maine are recognizing "No Mow May." It’s an initiative to encourage residents to let grass grow and flowers bloom to attract pollinators. Cities like Bangor, Auburn, ...

Some ways to manage ticks in your yard, according to DNREC, include removing leaf litter and invasive plants, keeping grass ...

This former librarian is a self-described pollinator advocate who developed a deep love for nature and respect for wildlife ...

Container gardening can require a lot of potting soil, especially if you use large planter boxes. Buying large quantities of ...

"Tensioned sail shades offer a dynamic, architectural alternative to traditional canopies," says Gina. "If your style leans ...