These fruit trees benefit from being planted in the fall because it allows them to establish a good root system before ...

Yes, you can grow fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes even if you don't have a yard - and the best part is you can ...

'Planting muscari (grape hyacinths) and chionodoxa (glory-of-the-snow) in containers placed in a shady or dappled shade area ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension It’s that time of year again for our 4-H plant sale, and we have some ...

Coreopsis is an easygoing perennial that blooms from summer through fall. These tough plants can handle heat, humidity, and ...

One of the most popular houseplants today is the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata). Yet this arboreal gem is also a candidate ...

I have found Miracle-Gro All Purpose Garden Soil for In-Ground Use to be a highly economical and effective amendment when ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.

“Zone zero is the most important component of defensible space for the protection of embers,” said Frank Bigelow, Cal Fire’s ...

*The shorter day lengths will also slow down the growth of the lawn to the point where you may not need to mow more than every other week. If you have weeds, keep them mowed so they cannot produce ...

An annual tea festival and the opening of a new Cadboro Bay playground are some of the events going on this week.

An eye-catching garden bed features plants of different sizes, shapes, and textures. While we often focus on the “thriller” plants, the show-stopping centerpiece blooms, a garden can feel sparse and ...