Prostrate knotweed thrives in nutrient poor and compacted soil conditions and during hot and dry weather.

Planting memorial trees is a lovely gesture, but take care to plant trees that are well-suited for the area they are planted in.

Get closer to nature by putting up bird feeders this winter.

Use common sense when deciding whether to use rhubarb after a hard frost.

Feed your lawn around Labor Day and it will grow stronger, deeper roots this fall.

Plant zinnias in full sun with good air circulation.

Esther McGinnis, NDSU Extension horticulturist, details the social, psychological, and health benefits of home and community gardening.

Now that emerald ash borer has been found close to North Dakota, people with ash trees need to make some decisions about controlling this invasive insect.

Knowing when to remove a tree is difficult as there are no hard-and-fast rules about tree survival following damage from insects, diseases or wind storms.

Having birds in your landscape helps lower insect populations and aids in pollination, while bird watching increases your mental health.