If erosion is an issue in your yard, growing the right plants can help you keep your soil in place. This beautiful flowering ...

Morning sun and afternoon shade create the ideal lighting conditions that encourage photosynthesis but prevent wilting in ...

The Darwinian Gardener was out in his front yard listening to a city arborist talk about mortality. The mortality of laurel oaks. They live longer than dogs, but not by as much as you’d think. But ...

In addition to offering residents the chance to learn about the many types of flora that can flourish in the valley, the ...

The city of Sacramento’s “Preferred Plants” list adds 250 new plants, opening the door for more local families to earn up to ...

In town just off west Southern Avenue at 1527 Bradbury Court, Tim and Karen Scott's mutual love of daylilies blesses gardening efforts. There are 160 named daylily plants, and many award winners have ...

A furious homeowner says his property has been targeted twice in the last three weeks as police hunt for the mystery offender ...

Landscaping with rocks goes beyond gravel—experiment with medium and large boulders to add instant drama to your front yard.

If you’re ready to sell your house for top dollar this summer, curb appeal is likely top of mind. Most real estate agents ...

That said, for around one-twentieth the price, I now can water 90 percent of my home's front yard -- not a bad deal. I can also push the timer's watering schedule back a few days if it rains ...