You've felt it during the last scorching summer day. The air thick, oppressive, brutal. Maybe you blamed climate change or bad luck. Yet sometimes the culprit lives much closer to home than you'd ...

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 ...

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?

When winter hits, some plants can be pulled indoors, some are just fine going dormant. But lavender needs a little extra ...

Cold weather can quietly undo months of hard work in the garden. While you might think winter means putting your tools away until spring, a few expert-backed quick fixes can protect your plants and ...

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

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the decisions that can have a surprisingly big impact on your plants is what you put around them. Cover is important for suppressing ...

Sunday was a gorgeous weather day to finish up those outdoor jobs, as it is getting colder. A few things to add to your list may be mulching in the garden. Leaves can be plentiful to use, but they can ...

This is the time of year when snowbirds and tourists return to the island. Everyone is busy cleaning the last of the summer growth from their landscapes. Many people will begin mulching their gardens ...