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, ...

Grow healthier plants and reduce food waste by starting a compost pile. Learn what to compost, what to avoid, and the simple ...

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 weather, poor soil, and drought.

It’s not time to water your lawn just yet. There are a few ways to tell when it’s time to start watering your lawn in the spring. If you want strong roots, wait until warm temperatures are steady and ...

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 and perennials.

I’m currently dusting off my seed-starting supplies and sorting through seed packets from years past. Seed starting is an ...

Your February soil checklist is an important aspect of preparing the farm for the growing season. Taking a few steps ahead of your last frost makes it possible for your fields and beds to yield ...

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, ...