Plant Care

Something is chewing its way through California backyard gardens this summer, and if you grow both tomatoes and…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

California quail are one of the most charming birds you can host in your yard, with their little…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

You do not need a big backyard to grow real fruit in California. All over the state, homeowners…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

If your yard is thirsty, struggling in the summer heat, or oddly quiet without bees and birds, the…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

If you love the soft, swaying look of ornamental grasses but live where wildfire is a real worry,…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Every spring, a soft cooing from the backyard signals that a mourning dove has settled into a familiar…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Walk through almost any California garden and you will likely pass within inches of a spider so small…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Somewhere between hope and gardening reality lives the idea that one plant near a backyard pond can call…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

When a heat wave rolls through California and temperatures push past 100 degrees, the birds visiting your yard…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

A small lizard basking on your backyard fence might be doing your garden a quiet favor. Most California…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Ticks love to hitch a ride on tall grass and shady garden edges, and that is bad news…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Finding a small frog clinging to a plant stem or tucked under a pot in your California garden…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Barn owls are one of California’s most effective natural allies against rodents, and plenty of homeowners want to…

By John Miller CA · Jul 25

Some plants that have lived in California yards for decades are now showing up on county lists with…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

That small lizard doing push-ups on your backyard fence is probably a western fence lizard, and it plays…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

Finding a Mourning Dove nest tucked into a backyard shrub or balanced on a porch beam can stop…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

If you have a hillside in California, you have probably noticed how fast ivy or ice plant can…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

Rosemary earns its spot in so many California yards because it shrugs off drought and smells amazing, but…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

Standing water in your yard can turn into a mosquito nursery fast, but nature has a built-in cleanup…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

Big box garden centers sell the same handful of plants to everyone, but California’s native landscape holds hundreds…

By John Miller CA · Jul 24

Texas patios can feel brutal by July, but sweet almond verbena turns that heat into perfume. This tough,…

By Harris Cole · Jul 8

Mosquito season in Texas can make even the prettiest backyard feel off limits, especially after spring rains or…

By Harris Cole · Jul 7

Wisteria can look romantic for one spring, then spend the next decade trying to swallow your fence, trees,…

By Harris Cole · Jul 7

If your Texas garden seems to come alive after sunset, so do the pests chewing through tomatoes, peppers,…

By Harris Cole · Jul 7

Texas spiny lizards are more than quick flashes on a fence post – they are quiet pest patrol,…

By Harris Cole · Jul 7

Chiggers love the same neglected summer spots that frustrate Texas gardeners – damp shade, tangled weeds, and overgrown…

By Harris Cole · Jul 7

Weeding is one of the most time-consuming jobs in the garden. Once weeds get established, they spread quickly…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 11

Spring does not have to be warm before you start growing food. Many vegetables actually prefer cooler temperatures…

By Aria Moore F · Mar 9

Don’t Prune Your Roses Until You Check This One Thing First Pruning roses is one of the most…

By John Miller CA · Mar 7

The Common March Mistake That Can Fill Your Garden With Weeds by May March is when many gardeners…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 7

Container gardening is one of the easiest ways to grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables almost anywhere. But small…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 6

Early spring is one of the most important pruning windows in the gardening calendar. Done at the right…

By Jasmine Hughes · Mar 5

Fertilizer can help plants grow faster, greener, and stronger – but more is not always better. In fact,…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 5

Peace lilies are known for their elegant white blooms and glossy green leaves. But sometimes the plant grows…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 4

You don’t have to wait for warm weather to get your garden growing. Starting seeds indoors while it’s…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 3

If you’re tired of fighting weeds every summer, March is your golden opportunity to get ahead of the…

By Ethan Brooks · Mar 2

Late frosts can sneak up on gardeners and wipe out plants overnight, but some tough plants simply shrug…

By John Miller CA · Feb 28

Before you toss out those everyday kitchen and yard scraps, think twice. Some of the most powerful rose…

By Harris Cole · Feb 27

Houseplants can brighten up any room and even help clean the air, but keeping them alive is trickier…

By Jasmine Hughes · Feb 25

Perennials are the backbone of any garden — and when grown in pots, they offer flexibility, beauty, and…

By Ethan Brooks · Oct 26

Vermont’s unique climate can pose challenges for gardeners, but certain perennials thrive year after year. These stalwarts don’t…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 19

North Carolina’s diverse climate offers exciting opportunities for container gardening enthusiasts. Whether you’re on the coast or nestled…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 15

Creating a pollinator-friendly backyard in Maryland is a delightful way to support local wildlife while enhancing the beauty…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 13

Transforming your Florida backyard into a tropical oasis is not only achievable but can also provide a vibrant…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 12

Hawaii’s lush landscapes and year-round warm climate make it a gardener’s paradise. With the right choice of fruits…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 11

October brings cooler temperatures and crisp autumn air, making it the perfect time to add new blooms to…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 10

Creating a wildlife garden in Indiana isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about promoting biodiversity and supporting local ecosystems.…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 10

The prairies of Kansas are a vibrant tapestry of color, teeming with an array of wildflowers that paint…

By Ella Brown T · Oct 8

Maine’s rugged coastline offers more than breathtaking views and lobster rolls. Many plants that thrive naturally along these…

By Aria Moore F · Oct 5