A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most interesting trees and shrubs debuting in the 2026 growing season. Growers, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A lot of damage can occur in 12 days away from your garden, even if you hire someone to take over. A ...

Winter is often viewed as the season in which everything either dies or goes dormant from the cold, and this has a major benefit: Plants return their carbon to the soil when they die, giving the ...

LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — People in northwest Ohio may remember attempts to stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer in the early 2000s when Ash trees across the region were cut down. Most are familiar ...

I’ve grown Queen potatoes for years and really love their taste and floury texture, but I hate having to spray them against blight. Are there any other more blight-resistant varieties that you’d ...

A lot of damage can occur in 12 days away from your garden, even if you hire someone to take over. A homeowner's unexpected experience with a plant sitter provided a cautionary tale on the r/gardening ...

Flashbacks is a weekly series looking back at the over 100-year history of The News Leader and its place across the Staunton and Augusta County region. Each feature will bring back headlines, people ...

Re “County job growth slows in 2025, lowest since pandemic” (Jan. 24): Are the city’s leaders guiding widespread blight? The city encouraged new office buildings downtown, but as recognized by the ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) makes red blood cells rigid and sickle-shaped, which can block blood flow. This can cause pain crises, infections, and other serious complications. Medications are often the ...

Minor leg pain can be relieved with rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Severe leg pain may be caused by an underlying condition requiring medication, physical therapy, or surgery. Acute leg pain ...