Folks, we live in a land and time of overdoing pretty much everything. Don’t believe me? Some time back, my wife and I went shopping for a new sofa and the smallest thing we could find was literally ...

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Fertilizing your garden in hot weather is not an ideal practice, as it may damage your plants. Fortunately, there are relatively safe options that are available if you feel the need to fertilize in ...

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Q: The rabbits in our neighborhood are especially numerous this winter! The layer of rabbit droppings on the yard and garden is quite thick in places. Are these droppings harmful to us or to the lawn ...

I would like to improve the heavy clay soil in my vegetable garden. A friend suggested that I rototill several inches of sand to improve the drainage. Is that a good way to improve clay soil?

Question: My plants are not looking good in all the heat. Would it help them to add some fertilizer when I water? Amy, Tulsa. Answer: No. Now is the worst time to add fertilizer to any plant showing ...