Winning homeowner’s garden expertise, love of color and determination to create a drought tolerant space help entice pollinators ...

Do you have an ugly old stump in your yard that you're not sure what to do with? This is a common problem. Grinding a stump can be costly. Digging one up is back-breaking work. Tree stumps take ...

Perennial crops put food on the table year after year. It is a joy to gather kale from the kitchen garden, to cut the first ...

After a decade shaping her cottage garden, Milli Proust is starting over — and has sage advice for gardeners starting from scratch ...

And be sure to plant a mix of deciduous and evergreens. Assuming the house is somewhat centered in your yard area, are there ...

Using pavers or stones to build up a soil-filled planter around a tree’s trunk is seriously damaging to the tree. “You’ll be ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

Get yard advice on reviving cold-hit cast iron plants, controlling nutsedge and oxalis, pruning seedling apples, and why hollies aren't to blame.

Gardening is a popular way to relax, enjoy nature, and improve your home's curb appeal. It can also be a fun way to express yourself and even engage in some playful, healthy rivalry with your ...

My dad is 85 and insists on planting a garden. Should I discourage him? My personal experience can answer this question. I began gardening seriously when I was 9 years old. When my older sister left ...