I once heard a radio interview with the person at NASA who recruits candidates into the astronaut program. At one point in the interview the host asked the expert a simple question, “What qualities ...

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...

Apparently, some grass seed got into my beds with perennials and ground covers, so I now have grass popping up here and there. The seed was probably washed in by a heavy rainstorm. It is difficult to ...

“I am seeing grass growing in my garden beds with perennials and groundcovers and am finding it frustrating to get rid of it. The grass may have gotten a start in my beds after I seeded my lawn last ...

There never seems to be enough room for all the plants you want to grow. If space allows, create new garden beds to expand your planting space and increase the beauty of your landscape. Start by ...

We moved into a house 5 years ago that had some great perennials and bulbs in a crescent-shaped rock garden. The problem now is that it's being taken over by grass and weeds, plus it's a bit of a ...

Grass clippings are another free mulch option that can help your garden beds through winter. Spread them in a thin layer, ...

I have an area that is difficult to mow around so I decided to turn it into a mulched bed to make mowing easier. I used the hose to outline the edge I want. It will be a nice rounded bed that will be ...

Grass can be lovely in your lawn, but when it gets into planting beds, it’s a weed—competing for space and nutrients with your flowers. While you can treat those trespassing grass blades with a ...

A colorful garden doesn't have to end at the end of summer. With proper planning and some stunning combinations, you can keep the beauty going through winter.

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...