Fix-A-Leak week reminds consumers to save water and money
Finding and fixing leaks in the home, yard and workplace is the focus of Fix-a-Leak...
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How to make your vegetable garden a pollinator destination
In making your vegetable garden welcoming to pollinators, remember that native bees (not honeybees) are...
It’s cherry blossom season in the nation’s capital — with peak bloom just weeks away
It’s cherry blossom season again, and officials in the nation's capital are predicting a banner...
White’s Old Mill Garden Center to remain in Chesapeake as nursery shuts down, family says
White’s Old Mill Garden Center will remain in operation in Deep Creek, the family says.
It’s time! 10 things to do and avoid as you prune your trees and bushes
Each species has its needs. Columnist Ken Spencer starts here and branches out, with 10...
Designing a laundry room? Here are points to consider.
Space, lighting, style, room to work and more: a remodeler's tips.
Backyard floral arrangement just in time for Valentine’s Day
Winter's drab cloak is rich. Here's a simple gift that shows it, from a horticulturist...
U.S. sets rules to make gas and electric stoves more efficient
The Biden administration has finalized first-of-their-kind energy-savings rules for kitchen stoves designed to lower utility...
Put fireplace ash to good use in lawn and garden
It works best in raising soil pH. Here's what to know, from horticulture columnist Ken...
Wild Green Yonder: Hidden benefits of houseplants (lower stress, for one)
For beginners, 4 types that are easy to grow: a list from Norfolk Botanical Garden.