Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Try these methods to prevent and kill grass in flower beds without damaging your other plants.

Filler plants for sparse flower beds at the top of your Google search right now? Hey, no judgement; we’ve all been there – standing in the garden, admiring our carefully chosen flowers, only to spot ...

Are you starting a pollinator garden? Plant this low-effort self-seeding native wildflower to provide hungry birds and insects with abundant pollen and nectar.

Fall is an important time in lawn and landscape maintenance as many insect and disease problems encountered during the current growing season may survive until next season on or in plant debris.

Gardening is a popular way to relax, enjoy nature, and improve your home's curb appeal. It can also be a fun way to express yourself and even engage in some playful, healthy rivalry with your ...

Perennials are the delight of the flower gardener. Showy and colorful like annuals, their longer lives make them a less ...

As spring approaches, like me, most gardeners are already envisioning a beautiful landscape. For many, the flower bed is the one garden element that serves as the highlight of the landscape. Now is ...

One of the more helpful characteristics of much of our soil on the coast is how well is drains. Most of our substrate is a sandy loam that filters moisture quickly and keeps areas from pooling with ...