Growing produce in a kiddie pool planter may be convenient, but is it safe for your veggies and the people eating them?

There's a pantry staple that can double as a weed killer, but you'll need to wield its herbicidal power carefully. Use this ...

Just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean weeds have stopped growing — they’re still out there! Mulch blocks sunlight ...

Straw bale gardening allows for planting without soil. There are several types of plants that grow well in a straw bale, including tomatoes, peppers and squash. A successful straw bale garden needs to ...

Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

I was born a few years after the end of the war. The Second World War. My dad had never been abroad until he went to Africa ...

Houseplants bring so much life and beauty to our homes, but keeping them healthy can be trickier than many gardeners expect. Even experienced plant lovers sometimes make simple mistakes that lead to ...

Native Plants in the home garden: Are you a native plant enthusiast? Sonoma County Master Gardener Bill Klausing, Rosemary McCreary and Linda King lead a talk on “Native Plants in the Home Garden” ...

If you have a garden with grass, you may want to keep a close eye on it. The fresh warning comes as people are being told ...

You’ve probably seen it before—your neighbor out there with a hose in hand at high noon, giving their lawn a good soaking ...

Shoppers are rushing to Aldi for this $19.99 garden edging. It’s the trending backyard upgrade you’ll want before it sells out.

Stagger the flowering period of your bulbs by choosing a selection of early, mid and late-flowering species. Start with ...