A hand pulls a weed from gravel - Catlane/Getty Images If you're an avid gardener, you have likely heard every trick in the book to control weeds, and you've also probably learned that there is no ...

Don’t ditch those cardboard boxes; instead, put them to use in your garden, smothering out weeds, creating perfectly prepared soil, and composting in the process. “Using cardboard is a sustainable ...

We decided to visit family in Brownsville this past week and while here, I can’t help but to reflect on a growing problem while away from home. For some reason, I always feel a bit guilty when my ...

A gardener has shared a handy method to kill weeds while helping plants grow and thrive - and it all comes down to repurposing an item you’d normally throw away. Weeds can be a common bugbear for many ...

Somehow, astonishingly, it’s November. My Jack-o’-lanterns are shriveling, the holidays are speeding toward us and this month’s edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter is jam-packed with garden ...

A gardener seeking advice on how to deal with weeds was quickly warned against using a common toxic pesticide. "What is the most effective way to get rid of stubborn flower bed weeds?" they asked in ...