Julia Atkinson-Dunn is the writer and creative behind Studio Home. As my summer garden finishes its warm-up for the full-blown February chorus to come, I’ve been relishing this season’s ...

Regardless of how heat-tolerant your perennials are, it's always a good idea to plant them in the early morning or evening during July—never during the warm afternoons. Also, make sure to water more ...

With the lack of rain and all this heat, gardens are beginning to show signs that they are going to need some extra water.

The seeds of the echinacea flower are a favorite food source for many birds, particularly during the fall and winter months when other food sources may be scarce. By leaving the seed heads on the ...

Discover 8 powerful natural antibiotics that actually work for healing. From garlic to honey, these ancient remedies are ...

Columbines are stunning flowering plants that come in a variety of bold, vibrant colors. Individual blooms last approximately four weeks on the plant, after which the flower begins to fade and turn ...

Sedums make a superb addition to garden borders. They love the sun and can also tolerate drought, which is why they are great ...

Removing spent blooms from your garden flowers can be tedious work. Pinching or pruning dead flowers is not just a matter of ...

When I attended her biocontrol presentation titled “Rethinking Rose Pest Management,” I discovered that, apparently, true friends can be bought for our gardens. These true friends include parasitoids, ...

Coneflowers are among the most popular, low-maintenance flowers. Try any one of these colorful options in your garden that are sure to attract birds and bees.

Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.

Santa Cruz County is home to a vibrant network of u-pick farms where visitors can harvest their own strawberries, tomatoes, ...