Fertilization of gardens and landscapes typically begins in April after soils have warmed. With fertilization, one size (or ...

As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

After 45 years of living in the cool mountain mists of Kaloko Mauka’s Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, we have decided to move.

Generally speaking, companion planting is planting at least two different types of plants together that will benefit at least one of them.

Sulphur is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals. Its behaviour in the soil is very similar to that of nitrogen.

Food waste doesn't need to be chucked into the bin - gardeners say leftover peppers can actually be condensed to make a great ...

Clearing the ground is an essential part of any new or old garden. Our new plants will needspace for the roots to grow. If you can get rid of the sod in the area, you’re closer to planting. When ...

Should you remove mushrooms in your yard or leave them be? Why do they grow there in the first place? Your questions, ...

Q: We started to notice these spots in the St. Augustine in late summer and they are still here. They began as yellowed grass ...

Living in Carpinteria, the seasons aren’t nearly as drastic or dramatic as other areas of the country, but we still see the ...

A new study reveals that baleen whales, including humpbacks and gray whales, enrich oceans when they take a whizz.