The altitude between 4,000 and 6,000 feet is classified as mid-montane, roughly between Tahoe and Yosemite. Cooler climate means a shorter growing season. Soil ranges from rocky to clayey, so some ...

Select grass that best fits your yard. For shady areas where ground ivy tends to grow, use shade-loving types like fine ...

From 'Echo Heaven Scent' to 'Frostproof,' here are the gardenia varieties that can tolerate more summer heat and winter cold ...

Want to brighten your landscaping? The fast-spreading creeping St. John's wort thrives in any light, delivering vibrant, ...

I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...

Tip: Organic gardeners should consider using alfalfa pellets (often sold as rabbit food at farm stores) mixed with compost ...

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MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about caring for bush daisies, oakleaf hydrangeas, broccoli, onions, St. Augustine ...

When you plant pretty trees with pink and white flowers in your backyard, the spring air fills with their sweet scent and lovely flowers. It’s like getting the best of both a backyard tree and a ...

Growing flowers in containers offers a versatile method of adding color around your yard. Whether you live in an apartment, ...

Foundation plantings add color, texture, and beauty to your landscape while also providing camouflage for your home’s ...

Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” Josiah Soto. “It is the month of June, the month of leaves and roses, ...