Here, we will focus on the front yard and the plants that we suggest you never use. Grumpy will tell you the reasons why.

Slate, stone chippings, pebbles and shingle are often used as a mulch to enhance the look of a border and they will help conserve moisture and suppress weeds, as will decorative glass in containers, ...

The Seal Cove Cypress Tree Tunnel sits along the San Mateo County coastline, tucked away in the charming community of Moss Beach, about 25 miles south of San Francisco. It’s one of those places that ...

Then think about how you can plant this spring for more interest in your garden next winter. “You don’t have to give your garden five months off every year,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on care of cardboard palms, mango trees, cannas, edible ginger, lime and ...

Looking for simple ways to use cork at home? Try cork notice boards, cork placemats, cork coasters, and cork board sheets for ...

Emily Fairfax went from Carleton College to the Los Alamos National Laboratory to a self-described “beaver spiral.” ...

Fire-resistance, ‘swollen knees’ to fight decay, toxins to wipe out rivals: There are lessons for science in the tools that have allowed the world’s oldest trees to survive.

Follow the back roads in Oregon to wood-fired BBQ worth every mile, the kind that turns random turns into the best decision ...

The males of the species prepare for mating season by excavating nests for the approval of the females — and even other birds ...

Discover California’s first state park, where massive redwoods, quiet forest trails, and remarkable wildfire recovery make ...

Lahaina’s iconic Indian banyan tree has been off limits to visitors since the August 2023 wildfire tore through the historic community, but some Maui County officials are hopeful that they might soon ...