Some gardeners love to add used coffee grounds as plant fertilizer. That said, it's not a one-stop solution and can harm ...

Every bag of fertilizer has three numbers on the front of the packaging. Those numbers are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium ...

The combination of more frequent mowing and deep, infrequent watering results in the grass plant’s roots penetrating deeper ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

From setting up raised beds and drip irrigation to seed starting and proper spacing, here are the steps to kick-start growth ...

Choosing a fertilizer depends on the specific needs of the plants and the desired outcome ... So, we sometime use 15-0-15 centipede fertilizer with added iron. Pecans have a special need for zinc, so ...

Use a soil thermometer to help you know when to plant vegetables. Wait until the soil is consistently above 70 degrees to ...

Getting the timing right is key to giving your zucchini plants a nutrient boost when they need it most, but they don't have complicated needs when it comes to the fertilizer itself. There's no need to ...

Managing blueberries in a home planting is relatively simple compared to other small fruit crops and tree fruits ... soil pH easier than when plants are grown in the ground. It is best to amend the ...

Managing blueberries in a home planting is relatively simple compared to other small fruit crops and tree ... when plants are grown in the ground. It is best to amend the soil pH the fall before ...

There are many flowering shrubs ... tree which will grow to 20 feet in height with a 15- to 20-foot spread. The flowers come in yellow, pink or white. They lose their leaves in the fall although ...

The Essex Region Conservation Authority’s planted its 7 millionth tree at Maidstone Woods Conservation Area Thursday. “This year’s Earth Day theme is Biodiversity, to encourage as many as possible to ...