Unlock the secret to thriving container gardens with the perfect soil mix! In this video, we show you how to create a nutrient-rich, well-draining soil blend that helps your vegetables grow healthier, ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

Across the country, more people are turning unused corners of their yards into small food systems that nourish both their ...

Mulching for winter matters more than you think. We talked to an expert to find out when, how, and why to do it right.

As winter wanes and the first signs of spring begin to emerge, many home gardeners find themselves itching to dig into the ...

A desire to encourage local residents to dig into composting for themselves is behind the SCREC’s partnership with OC Waste & ...

I haven't been doing much in my garden this month, but there is one simple task I've done regarding my hydrangeas and roses ...

IT may still be the bleak mid-winter, but January is an important gardening month to prepare for the spring ahead. This is ...

Head out into the forest and you'll find every plant surrounded by nature's mulch — fallen leaves and decomposing vegetation. The soil beneath the litter is usually moist and nutrient-rich. We can ...

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...

Two new mandevilla vines with glowing flowers, a caladium with black leaves, and a bright-white zinnia that blooms all summer despite high heat headline the list of interesting new annual flowers ...