In summer, there's drought; in winter, snow and cold. Does it seem like Mother Nature is determined to leach the color from your garden? It is possible to keep your garden colorful much of the year. All you need is the right combination of plants and a little green thumb savvy.

Consider the number of Americans injured in yard work accidents every autumn and you may begin to suspect that "fall" is actually short for "pitfall." Here are some tips for avoiding common fall mishaps like back injuries, tumbles from ladders and lawn mower accidents.

After generations of dwelling in close proximity to humans, modern deer aren't afraid of us anymore. Hungry and bold, when winter comes, deer aren't afraid to help themselves to a meal in your back yard. Natural deterrents work best to keep deer away from your landscaping.

It's a common frustration. You buy 25, 100, maybe even 300 tulip bulbs, plant them in the fall and enjoy a great display in the spring. But the following spring, all you get is a smattering of flowers and maybe a bunch of leaves. Here is what you need to know.

Fall is the time to repair summer-damaged, lackluster lawns and prepare for the winter season. Follow these four fast, simple fall lawn-care steps to promote a greener, better-looking, lush lawn next season.

More than half of all farm tractors are not equipped with a roll-over protective structure. If ROPS and seat belts were added to older tractors that are not equipped with ROPS and seat belts, approximately 350 lives would be saved annually on U.S. farms and rural settings.

Backyard bird feeding is an easy way to enjoy wildlife up close and personal. Feeders, and the beautiful birds that perch upon them, can brighten up any garden or yard. More important, however, is that bird feeding is very beneficial to the outdoor pets we adore so much.