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

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 ...

But snow cover provides a heavy blanket of winter mulch that insulates the soil, prevents heat from escaping and keeps soil ...

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

The old adage is that “if it blooms in the late summer or fall, you dig and divide it in late winter or very early spring.” ...

Discover what to plant, sow and harvest this month ...

One five‑minute February job on bare soil could mean months of healthy basil and mint, with barely any weeding. Want a constant flow of fresh herbs?

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

WHILE temperatures remain low and the rain keeps pouring, gardeners are worried about protecting their beloved plants from ...

Tackle spring weeds early by laying newspaper in February, creating a barrier that protects soil, children, pets and wildlife while cutting garden chores.

Planting, pruning and maintenance tasks ...

This is the month to dormant spray and prune roses, berries and fruit trees. Feed blueberries with a high nitrogen acid type fertilizer after pruning.