Proper fertilizing and pruning now improves azaleas' blooms next spring.

Pollen can cause respiratory misery for human beings, but it's vital for plant reproduction.

For creating focal points or dividing areas, berms can help define landscaping.

Moist, warm spring weather increases the growth of plant diseases, and sometimes an email can help diagnose them.

Turfgrass, especially centipede, might be slow in greening up. But homeowners shouldn't be over-anxious about it.

Rather than insects to be feared, honeybees are valuable to the production of crops in the United States and need protection.

Organic gardening is growing in popularity, thanks to events such as Columbia County's weekly farmer's market.

Pesticides aren't always needed to treat pests in the garden, but when they are, gardeners should abide by the instructions on the label.

Even after a mild winter, homeowners are likely to find some evidence of "winter burn" that could be mistaken for disease or insect damage.

It's the right time of year to prune and fertilize muscadines, a native Georgia grape.

For the best additions to the landscape, pick out high-quality trees and shrubs at the garden center.

February is the best month for pruning roses and shrubs and applying pre-emergent herbicides.

Some of the tougher weeds to control can best be removed by tackling them during the winter before they go to seed.

While municipal water supplies are tested for safety by the agencies providing the water, it's up to well owners to have their water tested to make sure it's safe to drink.

Removing moss and algae from lawns typically relies on improving soil and light conditions for turfgrass.