Southern California homeowners who have turned their yards into lush green oases filled with grass, trees and vegetable gardens may be in for a challenging summer as temperatures rise and ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Long before the Metropolitan Water District of ...

When I recently purchased two new trees to plant in my lawn, I was advised to keep the grass from growing next to the tree trunks. Is there some reason for this? I like the look of grass growing under ...

Protect your trees and shrubs from animals and winter sun, take care of garden tools, and it’s time to bring out the ...

Q. My grass is dying and I can’t figure out why. I checked the sprinklers and they are working properly. I’ve been watering for 5 minutes per zone every morning, so I’m sure it’s getting enough water.

A record 100 million-plus U.S. households now garden, the National Gardening Association says. That means more Americans face the dilemma of how and when to water their plants. Watering frequency can ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Oblivious to the rainfall on an overcast morning ...

“A new neighbor decided to limb up some spruce trees to about 8 feet along the property line and I am now looking at bare soil on my side of the trees. Will a shady grass blend work in this situation?

After what seemed like a long, cold winter, it feels like time to dig into those spring tree, lawn and garden chores. Some of those tasks are best done now and some best done later. Let's take a look ...

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