Plan for the size your plants will be once they’re fully grown, not just their scale at the time of planting. “Think about how plants will grow in,” advises Millhouse. “Overcrowding [when planting] ...

We all have experienced the recent weather whiplash, but we still have spring on the mind. One of our favorite parts of spring is seeing the first signs of life, ...

If you’re a new homeowner dreaming about overhauling your outdoor space, or want to spruce up your backyard but haven’t had time, maybe you’re ready to hire a landscape designer. Like an interior ...

Gardening is one of the true simple pleasures in life: There’s nothing quite like getting outside, digging into the soil and tending to your plants. But as enjoyable as the act of gardening is, doing ...

As a gardener, nothing is as stress-inducing as finding one of your favorite plants drooping and yellowing in distress. There can be several reasons why your fragrant flowers, bountiful vegetable ...

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Although I do most of my gardening with hand tools, I do have a need for power tools at times. I love that so many battery-powered options are now on the market. In my experience, these tools are just ...

For an easy DIY home project that costs relatively little —and makes a big impact—we recommend investing in a set of landscaping garden lights. Installation can be as quick as pushing stakes in the ...

Be nice to the Earth: scraps to soil In honor of North Bay Zero Waste Week, Sonoma County Master Gardeners is hosting an event featuring hands-on activities, workshops and giveaways for all ages from ...

Don't let your outdoor spaces make a bad impression! First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.