With snow back in the forecast for Sunday, homeowners are wondering what that sudden swing means for trees, shrubs, and ...

Have you noticed some curly, spiky, gray-green, alien-like plants resting in a shell, hanging from a ceiling, perched on ...

Dreaming of a fresh new backyard? January is the perfect time to get started. Here are some tips from two local garden ...

Plant the pit: After stratification, fill a small pot with well-draining potting soil. Plant the pit about 1 inch deep in the soil. Water the soil and place the pot in a sunny location. Keep the soil ...

The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe led a cultural burn at the Johnson Ranch Open Space on Dec. 11, 2025. Here, retired Cal Fire Captain Brandi Plaskett uses a torch to ignite a ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

Winter Garden’s strategic location makes it an ideal base for exploring natural Florida beyond the confines of theme parks and tourist attractions. Lake Apopka, once severely polluted but now ...

The poinsettia is not a xeriscape plant, so the first key to its long-term survival is to keep it well watered. The modern versions of the poinsettia are less sensitive to drying than the past ...

Evaluate your shade trees for strength of their limbs. Call in a certified arborist if you see any branch that looks like it’s dead or dying. All it takes is one ice storm or strong gust of wind to ...

Rabbits ate hollies, mountain laurel dieback, ligustrum invasiveness, and black sooty mold on Meyer lemon — expert advice and fixes.

OMP resident Tom Dalluge is devoted to saving, nurturing and growing American chestnuts on the Old Mission Peninsula.

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...