Landscaping around your home can make your garden look beautiful, inviting and very pleasing. However, planting the wrong trees or shrubs too close to your house can lead to serious problems such as, ...

December rains haven’t hit the area yet, but Palo Alto already saw a coastal flood advisory during the king tides at the ...

Learn how to handle common yard woes, from live oak driveway roots and rabbits eating shrubs to crabgrass and overgrown hedges.

Are Nandina berries OK to use in holiday decor? I love their bright color and long-lasting berries, but I heard they may be ...

Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) so you can enjoy these holiday beauties for years to come.

Regular observation, seasonal maintenance checklists, and professional assessments when needed help homeowners preserve ...

I have a problem that I think is a type of crabgrass. I can’t get rid of it. What will kill this weed? Crabgrass is ...

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...

Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

South Africa is well known for its fossil heritage, a record of plants and animals that tells us what the world was like long ...

Let us start with the good. Overall snow cover is a good thing for plants — not just perennials, bulbs and groundcovers, but also root systems of trees and shrubs. Snow provides insulation from ...