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People across the Ozarks have been feeling a bit of a chill in the air lately. When the weather cools down it is time to bring in the houseplants that have been outdoors all summer.

Kim Rebek, Oklahoma…[read further]

Practice good garden hygiene and maintain a healthy environment for your vegetables to reduce the risk of plant diseases.

Keeping a garden healthy and attractive requires attention to soil, water, sunlight and air circulation, said David Trinklein, a…[read further]

A prolonged hot, dry spell may be pushing some landscape trees closer to their demise, said Jon Barry, extension forester for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

Some trees have suffered through a string of dry summers…[read further]

As the dog days of summer are upon us, now is the time for gardeners to think about planting of that fall vegetable crop.

“Fall is an excellent extension of the vegetable garden season and a vital period…[read further]

A prolonged period of dry weather and triple-digit temperatures has stressed some trees so much they’re dropping leaves and fruit, said Tamara Walkingstick, associate director-Arkansas Forestry Resources Center for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.

“As water…[read further]

Homeowners should take a close look at just how much irrigation their lawns actually need, said a University of Missouri Extension turf scientist.

“Some studies show that the average homeowner applies 2.5 times the amount of water that…[read further]

Twilight gardening is a way to extend enjoyment of outdoor plants past normal hours, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.

“Twilight gardens are designed to be at their best at dusk, when natural light is fading,” said…[read further]