Tomatoes and peppers are the stars of the summer garden. They’re flashy – big, purple heirloom tomatoes, or vines weighed down by softball-size fruit, or tall plants loaded with brightly colored ...

I had a few container plants on my patio this summer and some half-hardy sun lovers that won’t overwinter here outdoors. I ...

Have a tree expert (arborist) check the tree causing cracks and upheaval in your concrete patio to see if the offending roots can be pruned without killing the tree. If not, your only practical ...

It may be cold, but spring is just over the horizon. You may have gardening questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

During the summer (and even on warm days in winter), you’ll find Root Down’s two outdoor patios packed with an eating (and drinking) set that lingers for hours, leisurely sipping on cocktails from the ...