Latest from Katherine Adams

No More Free Lunches Rid your garden of pesky insects that beat you to your produce   Ever walked through your vegetable garden and noticed little bite marks or discoloration on the leaves of your plants? Chances are, you’ve seen these,...

Need a nearly-carefree yard?Here are some plants, trees, shrubs and annuals that work your landscape (so you don’t have to) If you have only a small space for a garden, or if you simply do not have the time you...

Too much of a good thing?What to do when heavy rains bring diseases to your garden During the summer, we see it all—blistering hot sun, then lingering rains, and even hail and high winds. All of it takes a toll...

Five bird feeders sure to attract your feathered friends to flock to your yard for a free lunch  If you love to have lots of birds chirping and nesting in your yard, then you’re going to need bird feeders. Your...

Find your peace at homeTransform your yard into a meditation retreatTaking time out to be in the sunshine and fresh air is therapeutic, and it’s whygardeners find planting, weeding and watering to be relaxing and calming. There’snothing more soothing to...

How can your smartphone help you be a better gardener? Unearthing helpful gardening apps Whether you’ve got the greenest thumb in your neighborhood, or you’re new to it all, the world of gardening apps offers numerous tools and resources to...

The secret to a great workout can be in your garden Can you count gardening as exercise? Yes, you absolutely can. It may not come to your mind as an effective way to get an aerobic workout, but research shows...

Weeds are a pain in the grass. Get rid of them, no chemicals required Did you know that if you stop weeds in their first few weeks of life, you’ll also stop them from removing vital nutrients from your soil? Imagine...

With weather warnings of heavy rains very much in the forecast for the Houston Gulf Coast, it’s a good time to think about how to protect your yard when the rain has been pouring for days. Does your yard tend...

Summer is here, the kids are home from school, and perhaps your garden needs just a little extra character to help it become more unique.