The Springfield News-Leader in Springfield, Missouri, partners with the Master Gardeners of Green County each week to bring readers a question-and-answer column with some of the expert horticulturists ...

Someone recently told me that a woody shrub should never be pruned of old wood because it could die. Is this true? I have a viburnum in need of pruning. That's a new one to me! This is not true, but I ...

As the temperatures dip and winter approaches, many gardeners might feel tempted to put away their tools and let their gardens go dormant. However, with the right strategies and a little creativity, ...

Question: One of my New Year’s goals is to grow a vegetable garden. What tips do you have for a beginner? Answer: Congratulations on your goal to grow a vegetable garden! It’s a good idea to begin ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – As National Gardening Day is celebrated, Julie McElroy from the Washington State University Master Gardener's program offered valuable advice for local gardeners looking to make the ...

What would be good companion plants for my eggplant? I especially want to help repel harmful insects. What should not be planted with eggplant? There are several options that provide varying benefits ...

Plants should be watered when the top 1 inch of soil is dry, then allowed to drain. The plant should not be overwatered and should never be allowed to sit in water as this may cause rot. After the ...

November gardening tips for outdoor flowering plants, ornamentals and vegetable gardening are provided in this issue. Outdoor flowering plants & ornamentals Prevent frost cracking or sunscald on ...

Now that winter has finally arrived, many gardeners’ attention is now focused on helping the plants we brought inside for the winter survive for the next few months. • Ornamental perennial grasses ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What would be a good choice of perennials for the front of my yard? The area is shady, I already have ferns growing there and ...