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Mint varieties send out runners that spread above and just under the ground, quickly forming large, lush green patches. In the right place, mint makes a sensational, seasonal ground cover. They also add lovely fragrance to your yard and garden.

The Forest Service recommends that we halt any pruning of oak trees during April, May, and June. Others extend that ban through July. Fresh cuts in those months produce sap that attracts sap-feeding nitidulid beetles that may have visited sporulating mats of the oak wilt fungus on diseased trees.

Create an instant pop of color to help your home's curb appeal bloom this spring. Consider your home's exterior when selecting flowering plant combinations for plant beds, window boxes or front porch planters.

For a house with young children, dining-room-storage solutions must be child-friendly and clever enough to keep little hands away. Designer Christopher Grubb recommends using bench storage or a window seat with drawers to keep curiosity at bay.

Want to add curb appeal, but don't have much money to spend? Here are some simple things you can do for under $100.

A good group cycling class can burn more than 500 calories along with loads of stress. The combination of tension on the flywheel, pedal speed and breathing creates the perfect setting for endorphin release.

Fruit trees are dwarf because they are naturally that way or because fruit tree growers graft or bud them to a dwarfing rootstock, limiting the size of your future fruit tree.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the past 20 years, the diets of most Americans have changed, consuming too many calories and too few nutrients.

Black is not only a great shade on you –– it's also a great shade for your home. The stylish finish can be seen in everything from kitchen appliances to hardware. Bring the magic of black into your home today.

Scientists at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom are working on ways to convert eggshells into bioplastics, to be used in anything from pharmaceuticals to egg cartons.

These budget-friendly decorating ideas from Giuliana Rancic, entertainment journalist and style guru, make it easy to discover your personal style. All it takes to refresh a room are a few simple updates.

Part of preparing your home for the market is taking care of any hidden problems that go beyond cosmetics.

With 23 years of experience, Jamie Shiffer, head gardener at Hershey Gardens in Hershey, Pa., knows a thing or two about cultivating a beautiful rose, in all of its varieties. Here are his top five rose gardening tips for gardeners of all levels:

Scale refers to the size of pieces relative to one another and to the size of the space. Similarly scaled pieces are more serene when used together, but a nice balance of pieces creates a harmonious atmosphere, utilizing the differing physical qualities of height, depth and width throughout the room.

Using color effectively can create a feeling of excitement or a sense of peaceful calm in a garden. Color is a personal matter, and there are no set rules to follow. The following guidelines can be bent to satisfy personal taste.

Spring is a good time to divide most perennials. Do this when the flowers get smaller, the center of the plant dies, or the plant outgrows its space. Dig around the plant, lift the clump out of the ground, and break it into sections.

Nothing helps celebrate springtime more than a gathering with loved ones. With the season's longer days and warmer weather, people are looking for ways to increase the fun as family and friends get together. Here are some easy tips for entertaining:

Earth911.com recommends using the online sites YouRenew.com, BuyMyTronics.com or Gazelle.com to receive up to $1,000 per item for things like "outdated" smartphones, cellphones, laptop and desktop computer, cameras and more.

Use these tips to get your home organized and clean after spending the winter months indoors:

Gather your arsenal. Save yourself time and hassle by organizing the items you'll need, such as rubber gloves, scrub brushes, multi-purpose cleansers, etc. into one bucket with a handle.

Now the first-ever color e-ink tablet has arrived: the Ectaco Jetbook. However, it has limited hues to pull from, making many colors muted, and it has a large price tag at $500.