False cypress is a beautiful evergreen that grows well in many landscapes. Make the most of this tree by planting it with one ...

Ground cover is the backbone of your yard, creating a healthy environment for your prized plants to thrive. The right ground cover plant can smother weeds in your yard and garden while also protecting ...

Fall can be a time of reflection in the garden, when you ask yourself, what worked well or what went wrong? One of your issues might very well have been deer pressure. If you are considering adding ...

Take time to enjoy the fall colors in the landscape. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. Spring bulbs can be planted among groundcovers and perennials. As these plants grow in the spring, ...

If you want to create a thriving, low-maintenance garden, ground covers are the way to go. These plants help out by suppressing weeds and controlling erosion, but many ground covers are also really ...

We are fortunate to live in the Bay Area where the Mediterranean climate is ideal for agriculture and biodiversity. Only 2% of the earth’s land mass has a Mediterranean climate and while small in ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way. Watering is a concern now that 100-degree days are upon us, yet certain ...