Some flowering perennials need a little boost of nutrients from a low-nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to ensure they bloom abundantly later in the season.

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to breathe new life into your garden! But before you rush out to plant, there’s one important step to take–cleaning up. Spring garden sanitation might not ...

Spring is almost here and that means plants are starting to awaken from their winter slumber, which means soon our yards will ...

I was recently looking out my window and growing tired of the dull, dreary winter. I told my wife I couldn’t wait for some spring plantings to pop up. I was often asked, “What can I plant to bring ...

Getting these gardening tasks done in spring, such as tending to soil structure and refreshing mulch, will set your garden up for success all year long.

Spring is the season of fresh starts after the cold of winter breaks. Animals appear from their hiding places with their newborn babies in search of food. Seeds are buried and watered naturally, ...

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to kick off the growing season at the 2026 Spring Garden Workshop, hosted by OSU Extension Mahoning County, on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.

We have been rewarded with a glorious spring after that very long, snowy winter. I cannot recall seeing a more beautiful palette of flowering trees and shrubs. Today’s featured plant is another one ...

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

November is the sweet spot to prune many of your favorite shrubs around the yard. With temperatures steadily dropping and perennials transitioning into their dormant state, you have a chance to give ...

As winter draws to a close and we eagerly anticipate warmer weather and the longer days of spring, it’s time to get to work in our lawns and gardens. Cleanup in the landscape should include the ...

“Blossom by blossom the Spring begins.” – Algernon Swinburne. “Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” – Rainer Maria Rilke. “The first day of spring is one thing, and the ...