Gardeners are using fewer chemicals than ever, but that doesn’t mean fertilizers are unsafe. Here’s how to balance organic methods and soil health.

Modern roses, as we know them, date to 1867, when enthusiasts in Europe bred a “hybrid perpetual” rose with a “tea rose.” The ...

As fertilizer prices emerge as a top threat to profitability, analysts highlight structural supply issues and global trade ...

Since springtime is only weeks away, the time to prune roses and lantana, practice late winter and early spring clean-ups, ...

Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of organic fertilizers. The findings, based on a large ...

Valentine’s Day brings roses to mind, and for gardeners, that’s a good thing. This holiday serves as a reminder that it’s ...

A rose named in honor of arguably one of the most iconic movie stars of the 20th century was created in 2001 by the ...

If you have ever seen Julia Child cook, you know one of her favorite foods was butter, so it's no wonder she chose this ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

To care for one that you may have received as a gift, give it full sun and keep it moist but not soggy. Remove any decorative ...

Learn how to make homemade fertilizer using common kitchen ingredients to boost plant growth naturally. This easy, eco-friendly method nourishes your plants, improves soil health, and promotes ...