Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “This tropical plant, known botanically as Dracaena sanderiana, holds up in average household conditions well, making it an ...

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Q: I want to plant bamboo along my fence to add some privacy to my backyard. When is the best time to plant bamboo?Michael Whitsell, Henry County A: The best time to plant a bamboo screen is never.

Gardening season is wrapping up, but you may still have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Early November often offers weather that entices me to spend some time outside. It is true the outdoor chores are more manageable when the humidity is low and temperatures moderate, but don't spend ...

If you were a famous Giant Panda celebrity, Bao Li or Qing Bao, newly in residence at the National Zoo, who would be your best friend in Fairfax County? That might be Patricia Greenberg, an ecologist ...