Typically, conifers work best around the perimeter of a garden, where they can serve as a living fence. Keep an eye on the female trees through late summer and fall when the ripe seeds attract ...

Bamboos are grasses, so one would think that conventional grass killers would be up to the task. But even the best of them ...

The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is an imposing eight-story mass of beige, and its boxy look is anything but welcoming.

As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...

Petaluma offers abundant opportunities to meet, mingle, learn and find inspiration from gardeners of all kinds. Every ...

Having a kitchen garden is a convenient way to incorporate fresh foods into meals. You might be missing wind protection to ...

Lisa with Billy the calf, circa 1925. Brooksville’s real life Snow White “kept the windows open to her room at Chinsegut so ...

Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.

Wasps need food and water sources as well as nesting sites to thrive. Learn what you may be doing to attract wasps to your ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Though the lovely ...

There are some disadvantages to gabion walls, particularly when it comes to wear and tear. Be sure, then, to “opt for ...

Of course, delphiniums have disease and insect problems. When you see something is going wrong, try to identify it and use ...