There’s a lot to consider when it comes to determining the right plan for your yard. It will be dependent on your location and climate, to be sure, but could also hinge on your budget, skill level, ...

Drought-tolerant yards don’t have to be stark (or dull), says Palm Springs-based author and horticulturist Maureen Gilmer. Her new book, “The Colorful Dry Garden,” is bent on bringing a riot of ...

Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

Now is the time to think about preparing your garden for the upcoming dry season, although it seems like we are there already. According to Marin Water, rainfall and runoff are at historical lows and, ...

If you grow beans for drying in the garden, harvest time is here. Dried beans are ready for harvest as soon as the pods turn completely dry and begin to crack open. After the dried pods are harvested, ...

Answer: Hydrangea flowers can be dried and used for indoor arrangements and decorating. It is best to cut them when they are mature, or aged, on the shrub because fresh blooms tend to wilt and turn ...

After a dry-ish winter and a very dry spring, the prospect of a dry summer seems daunting to many gardeners. How can we keep everything properly watered through the heat? That’s a good question, and ...

Brace yourselves: The heat will be on and turned up this month. Expect consistent 90-plus temperatures for a good while. My garden maintenance plans call for less time in the heat and more quality ...

It may seem silly to offer advice on how to properly water a garden, but experienced gardeners will tell you, there is more to it than one might think. Most garden plants will need 1-1.5 inches of ...

Have you ever watered a thirsty plant only to watch the water rush through the soil without soaking in? The crunchy soil not only leaves your plants thirsty, it also damages the roots. This common ...