When presented with a steep hill, homeowners and landscapers will take the easy way out and place a tarp over the area to ...

W hile a string of hearts and an aloe have previously graced my home, only recently have I seen succulents en masse outdoors.

This stunning ground cover plant can fill the gaps in your borders beneath trees and shrubs while bringing birds, butterflies ...

After 12 years of growing produce at The People’s Garden, we are still here and anxious to start another season.

Do you have extra rocks or gravel leftover from a hardscaping project? Find out how to dispose of the material safely and ...

In response to a recent column on rhubarb I received several emails regarding local success with this plant, such as the following from Chuck Aardema, who gardens in Bellflower. It is a testimonial to ...

CORVALLIS — It’s the time of year when fruit trees are on the minds of beginning and experienced backyard enthusiasts. More and more homeowners are adding fruit trees to their landscape and now’s the ...

Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty Big Boy tomatoes, wide Romano-type Italian flat beans, climbing zucchini and ...

With a few tweaks from the original location in Moraga, Canyon Club Brewery opened its second restaurant and brewery in ...

The tiny house phenomenon has inspired countless people to leave their full-size homes behind in favor of a simpler, more compact lifestyle (for much less money). In fact, there are at least 10,000 ...

It's a brisk morning in early March and you've just arrived at your favorite lake. Heater set to high, seats roasting, and ...

“Protecting your home from flames and embers is key to it not burning down,” said Teryl Ciarlo, founder of Teryl Designs Landscaping in Pacific Palisades, where one of the most damaging fires hit and ...