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This sun-loving perennial beauty bears sweet black fruit in late summer for you and the wildlife to enjoy. Many times, nature is not balanced and gives many virtues to a single plant. This is [...]

If you’ve got freshly cut oaks with unpainted wounds, beware. A fungal fiend could feast on your trees. There’s not much time left to prune your oak trees this winter, especially if you want to [...]

Recently moved into a house with an in-ground sprinkler system? Make a beeline for the irrigation controller and turn it off. Whether you just bought a brand-new home or one that’s new-to-you, [...]

Only time will tell how much post-freeze care our subtropical fruit trees will need. Before you count them out, there are a few factors to consider. All of us citrus tree lovers are concerned [...]

Ball moss or mistletoe hanging out in the canopy of your yard won’t necessarily kill your trees, but it’s good to know the difference between these often-misunderstood plants. With the loss of [...]

Conservation consultant David Abrego bids farewell to the fantasy garden. But not before creating a buzz. Toads, lizards, spiders and all sorts of insects each play a vital role in the landscape. [...]

Conservation consultant David Abrego’s exploration of a real-life fantasy garden continues. This time he dives deep into a conversation with two vital elements. A healthy soil is the basis of [...]

Lush, lovely gardens brimming with intoxicating fragrance and foliage aren’t just mere fables. Join our conservation consultant David Abrego as he explores a real-life fantasy garden. Once upon a [...]

Beyond just conserving space, container gardening also offers portability and creative freedom. Plus it makes light work of replacing summer selections with winter color. Not everyone has yard [...]

When it comes to gardening, many of us are stumped by all that it entails. But really, gardening isn’t so mysterious. There are many garden-related tasks and topics that stump people. But [...]