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As the temperatures are going up to the 70s and 80s, it's time to plant those tomatoes you've been waiting to grow.
Columnist Teri Sforza writes that new goals may involve shorter showers, recycled water and more conservation. Prepare!
Efficient watering, quality soil, and mulch usage are three key practices to ensure your garden is drought-tolerant. Yarrow ...
It often happens that when a certain color combination appears in your garden, it is simultaneously found on a number of ...
I believe in spending most of my time in the garden admiring it. So, I plant perennial flowers once and I’m (almost) done, especially if they are fond of self-seeding in perpetuity. But there’s nearly ...
Things have gotten so bad, that CalRecycle, the state agency in charge of waste, said in February that the scale of illegal ...
Ground cover plants can fill gaps in your garden, while also helping with moisture retention and weed control. This one is a ...
Texas gardeners have always counted on lantanas to tolerate the heat. Few plants hold up to the scorching rays as well — none any better. And now that our soils are finally warming, it’s time to get ...
Our list of the best botanic gardens in Southern California spans Santa Barbara to San Diego and includes gardens everyone ...
When to Water Roses. The best time to water roses is in the morning, as the sunlight and wind help to dry off the foliage.
Yet large-scale illegal waste disposal in the desert is an open secret ... and it's covered up by the mulch,” Brown said. “And plants have started to grow in. It's all Russian thistle, so ...
In the face of uncertainty, the beauty and resilience of forests offer a sense of peace and hope. Every corner of the natural ...