While creeping thyme makes an attractive ground cover plant, it is not the right plant for covering the soil beneath a shade ...

In folklore, the woolly bear caterpillar, or woolly worm, is known as a predictor of harsh or mild winters. The folklore, dating back to before the Revolutionary War, says when a woolly worm has ...

Shallow-rooted, vining plants, like creeping thyme, can be vulnerable to frost damage in winter. Here's how you can protect yours from freezing temperatures.

Do woolly bear caterpillars forecast winter weather? Woolly bears (or woolly worms in the South) have a reputation for forecasting the coming winter weather, according to the Farmer's Almanac.

And how did we figure out what the winter would look like? The wooly bear might have something to do with it. That’s what we’ll explore in this week’s edition of Josh’s Weather Academy.

Thyme is an herb commonly used to flavor food. People have also used it since ancient times for different health and medicinal benefits and as a preservative. Today, you can find it in a wide ...

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove (WSBH), in partnership with Innocent drinks, has launched the Big Knit campaign for another year, calling on knitters and crocheters in the area to help make ...

Some may stop too early, while some may stop too late, ruining their lawn's growth the following spring. The experts at Yell said: “The final mow should align with the grass stopping its growth ...

If you've got a large lawn and don't fancy pushing around a heavy mower, a ride-on mower could be a sensible option. But before you part with your money, it's important to know which key features to ...

100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. The best battery lawn mowers perform as well as—or better than—the best gas mowers, Consumer Reports’ lawn ...

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