September, October, and November – just thinking of the months of autumn brings to mind cozy sweaters, pumpkin carving, crackling fireplaces, and gorgeous fall colors on the trees. In terms of great foliage displays, not all trees are created equally. Some types have consistently brighter,...
The numbers of monarch butterflies have dropped by 90 percent in less than a quarter-century. Genetically modified foods (GMO) are believed to have caused this precipitous drop. These butterflies may soon be on the Endangered Species list. If you would like to host butterflies in...
Ohio is a surprisingly good climate for raising berries. Here are three types of berries you can grow in your own backyard, and what you need for each. Strawberries Light: Full sun When to plant: You should set the roots in a deep trench, vertically....
We all know that plants love water. Too much water, though, and these plants can suffer. For one, this excess water can compact the soil. When this happens, and the soil gets dense with standing water that is not absorbed into the groundwater, then the...
