Large clusters of delicate, long-lasting blossoms fill yards with bursts of pink, red or purple all summer. For purple flowers, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle Tree is a good option. It reaches a mature ...

The solution is to plant at the same depth at which the tree was growing in the nursery. Use a tape measure to determine the ...

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Most people know how to slash energy costs indoors, but did you know you can save up to 25 percent on your energy bill with ...

Heat has long threatened migrants crossing the Arizona desert. Now, amid the hottest years on record, it is putting missions ...

Identical to a natural forest, a food forest consists of seven layers, each playing a unique role in creating a ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

Discover small trees with big impact for your garden! From colourful Japanese maples to compact eucalypts, find the perfect fit.

Backyards can be pretty boring if you don’t intentionally turn them into a cozy space for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. Most people settle for a backyard with a small […] ...

As the summer ends, there’s plenty of time to get out into your yard and prepare for the new season ahead. While the weather ...

Incarcerated journalists detail the first signs of a heat wave in prison — and how they’ve coped with record-breaking ...

This weekend's yard jobs include considering a new option on how to keep deer from eating landscape plant, controlling weeds, ...