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 ...
Here are highlights of some of the cultivars from the recommended list: ...
A wood-burning fireplace or stove is a welcome sight in the cold winter months. Now, what do we do with all the ashes? Many gardeners recommend spreading them in 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.” ...
Mulching for winter matters more than you think. We talked to an expert to find out when, how, and why to do it right.
A desire to encourage local residents to dig into composting for themselves is behind the SCREC’s partnership with OC Waste & ...
Want to get ahead in the garden this year? Tick off these important February jobs to put you in a good place for spring ...
Gro-Low sumac (Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’) is a selection of a fragrant sumac, made by Synnestvedt Nursery in Illinois. This ...
There's one simple but essential gardening task to do in January, according to Monty Don. I followed his expert advice and ...
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 ...
The winter season is one of those down times for gardeners. Snow is on the ground, but it is too early to start seeds indoors ...