Compared to other hobbies, gardening is relatively affordable. Plus, once you're familiar with the basics, there are a ton of options to choose from when it comes to which plants you'll grow. Shrubs ...

I like to say that plants can be as fussy as a 2-year-old facing a plate of overcooked broccoli. Plants know what they want and will not behave the way you want them to unless you accommodate their ...

Reaching 4 to 6 feet tall by 2 feet wide, black cohosh adds drama and vertical interest to the summer border. This native perennial prefers part to full shade and even moisture. The fragrant flowers ...

After a winter of near record-breaking rainfall levels, most garden soils are saturated and border plants may be struggling ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. I like to say that plants can be as fussy as a 2-year-old facing a plate of overcooked broccoli. Plants know what they want, and will not behave the ...

'Bowles Golden' is an interesting grass that will give a dramatic splash of yellow in any wet area, growing to a height of around 2 feet. Shrubs are great for covering a lot of ground in a wet area, ...

Although it’s not too late to add warm-season flowering plants to the landscape, it’s important to be sure to know the drainage when you plant. “We always tell people to plant bedding plants in ...

I bought a houseplant recently, and information on its care I found on the internet mentioned being “careful not to overwater ...

A good place to start is to make sure that you have selected the right plants to meet your design objectives and for your garden’s growing conditions.

From the Publisher: Water is usually a gardener's friend, bringing lush plant growth and the sensory delights of fountains, streams, and ponds. But even gardeners can have too much of a good thing, ...

As lettuce plants fade, tomatoes can be planted between the rows. The lettuce serves as living mulch, helping to retain ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s time for gardeners in Marin County to prepare for winter. Proper winterization of your garden ...