Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

With abundant snow cover late into the winter, rabbits often turn to stripping bark from the exposed trunks of small trees ...

Don’t ruin your spring blooms! Discover what not to prune now—and the right time to trim dogwood, lilac, azalea, forsythia, and more.

Learn where wasps build nests in early spring and how to spot them before colonies establish.

Different birds look for different nest box styles and entrance sizes. Smaller songbirds like chickadees and wrens prefer snug entrance holes around 1 to 1.5 inches, while larger birds need bigger ...

Make the most of your weekend with local events and activities. Discover what Orange County has to offer for everyone.

Hot afternoon sun can make gardening tricky, but some plants thrive in these conditions and turn west-facing yards into colorful, productive spaces.

Grumpy answers readers’ questions about what you can grow from seedling to tree in a wet area, shares plants that help keep ...

Approaching a house with a stunning exterior makes people pause, smile, and feel instantly welcomed. A beautifully designed front yard sets positive expectations for the entire property. It also ...

A domestic dispute in New Jersey turned deadly when a man chased the mother of his children down a street before killing her, as well as murdering her parents.

As NC homeowners, we understand how much time, care, and money goes into outdoor spaces. We are proud to introduce an ...

But they soon discovered several restrictions that made organizing a green burial almost impossible. After Kyle Moore died, his parents Terry and Shirley became advocates for green burial in their ...