David said: “As gardeners, we are generally very tidy. However, this is not always best for our wildlife. If possible, leave ...

Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels breaks down the best practices for removing and recycling when the holidays are over.

Avondale Estates’ free composting pilot program has officially come to a close with a total of 136,415 pounds of food being ...

Do you like to cook? Bake a Gift! Everyone loves food during the holidays. And you don’t need to be a worldrenowned chef to bake an excellent gift. Things like banana bread, zucchini bread and pumpkin ...

Both cool-season and warm-season lawns require ongoing maintenance during the winter months. Learn the proper winter mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and weed management strategies to keep your lawn ...

Santa Cruz climate advocate Danielle Lanyard argues that the city is uniquely positioned to become a global model of ecological innovation by stitching together proven sustainability solutions from ...

Brown compost materials are the carbon-rich backbone that lets your pile heat up, break down efficiently, and ultimately ...

Ever felt like your compost pile just isn’t working as well as you hoped? Plenty of people dive in with good intentions, only ...

Combine Heterorhabditis nematodes (sold in paste-like form) with water and apply to the soil in the spring or fall. Wait a couple of days and reseed or replant any damaged areas. However, chemical ...

This is the fourth part of Mongabay’s series on the expanding wolf population in California. Read Part 1,  Part 2 and Part 3.

Composting is a great thing to take on as a gardener. It uses up waste and provides you with a homemade, nutrient-rich growing matter for your yard. But, if you find your compost heap is not heating ...

A compost pile in Big Lake caught fire Saturday morning; fire crews are requesting the community stay away from the area. According to the Big Lake Police Department, the fire was first reported ...