Recent cold weather may have some wondering about the effects on landscape plants. In general, uniformly low temperatures ...

The best regions to practice dormant seeding in February include Northern and transitional areas where cool-season grasses ...

Most of northeast Nebraska is in plant hardiness zones 5a or 5b. The USDA hardiness zone map is used by growers and gardeners to select trees, shrubs and perennials that will survive winter ...

Itching to establish new some trees in your yard? Choosing a beginner-friendly species that will do well in your specific ...

By Sarina Rattler For the Salisbury Post As winter lingers, you may find yourself looking ahead to spring or summer. I certainly am. Dreaming of a beach vacation makes the winter doldrums pass by just ...

North Carolina is experiencing climate change: warmer temperatures (especially at night), more frequent extreme rainfall and a rise in sea level, scientists have found. Farmers and gardeners must ...

The USDA inspector general has a broad mandate, pursuing consumer food safety, audits and investigations of the Agriculture Department as well as violations of animal welfare laws. The USDA has ...

Landscaping experts explain the best design and plant choices that can help make your property more resilient against wildfires. Proper maintenance is also key.

Though U.S. maps will reflect Trump's new name for the body of water, the rest of the world will continue calling it the Gulf of Mexico Win McNamee/Getty; Google Maps Google Maps will soon change ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Stephen Vaden as deputy secretary of USDA for his upcoming administration. Vaden, who served as general counsel for USDA during Trump’s ...

Here’s how it works. Apple Maps is one of the strongest navigation apps out there, despite it's rocky start. Having Apple Maps on your iPhone right out of the box makes it one of the most ...