As Labor Day creeps up, think about spiffing up lawn

Grass can look harsh after a hot summer, but there's plenty of time this fall to rejuvenate it.

Drought driving more yellowjackets into backyards this year

If nests are not in a highly trafficked area, the best practice is to leave them alone.

Instead of leaving soil naked, coat it with cover crops

Grow "green manure" to keep soil from eroding, weeds from exploding and to add nutrients.

Wiggle your way into worm composting

Worm castings -- AKA poop -- add valuable nutrients to the soil and is easy to make. The hardest part is making the bin and that's not difficult.

Don’t neglect to water garden in summer

Watering correctly will keep your garden thriving in hot weather.

Know what your plants need before fertilizing

Doing research up front helps you know which plants need fertilizer, how much and when to apply.

OSU Master Gardener state conference open to all

Speakers will cover everything from climate change to making a birdhouse.

Get a leg up by learning which vegetable varieties do best

OSU Extension Service releases a new publication on the best vegetables to grow in western Oregon gardens.

25 plants for attracting native bees to the garden

About 500 -- perhaps more -- native bees make Oregon their home. Gardens are important habitat for these important pollinators.

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