Early spring may feel like a risky time to start planting, but some hardier species can handle the last bit of cold. These ...

To determine if your lavender needs watered, stick your finger into the soil about 2 inches down; if it still feels moist, ...

Garden of Eagan: with a recycled milk jug, soil and seeds, you can create a mini greenhouse that protects cold-hardy crops ...

These low-maintenance outdoor plants are hardy and even the toughest garden spaces can't kill them. They can survive harsh ...

Now is a good time to plant carrots. Carrots thrive in cool weather and can be planted before the final frost of spring. Early planting leads to sweeter, crisper harvests. If you have a light, fluffy ...

Bees pollinate our crops and make it possible to live in a world with honey. Invite them into your garden with these annuals ...

Your February soil checklist is an important aspect of preparing the farm for the growing season. Taking a few steps ahead of ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Retaining walls are designed to protect homes and roads from unstable slopes. However, when poorly designed or constructed without proper soil testing and drainage, they can become a major hazard, ...

Does your shovel hit stones every time you try to dig? You need our list of the top plants for rocky soil.

Q. I want to get my garden off to a healthy start for this year. What are some options for soil prep that I can get started ...

Successful spring gardening starts long before the plants go into the ground. In east Idaho, gardeners commonly work with silty to sandy soils. Because soil texture influences how water, nutrients and ...