Photo Credit: iStock A gardener seeking advice on Reddit got a stark warning about their landscaping decisions. In the r/BackyardOrchard subreddit, the original poster shared a photo of their young ...

Gardeners are being encouraged to collect free mulch at the Hidden Valley green waste site, with the scheme extended another ...

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 ...

Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

We carpet our homes but what about the garden? So I thought I'd carpet our vegetable garden to stop weeds invading my ...

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

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

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

Common gardening mistakes include buying too many seeds and starting them indoors too early. Seedlings started indoors must ...

Shoveling snow onto garden beds can protect plants during winter. Snow acts as a blanket, insulating the soil and preventing ...

At the beginning of a new year, we often come up with resolutions to help us focus on what we most want to accomplish. Here are a few suggested gardening resolutions for 2026 to get you started. 1.

Q: Can I use my Christmas tree as a mulch in my yard? I heard the needles are acidic and can cause problems for plants. Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at ...