December rains haven’t hit the area yet, but Palo Alto already saw a coastal flood advisory during the king tides at the ...

Learn how to handle common yard woes, from live oak driveway roots and rabbits eating shrubs to crabgrass and overgrown ...

Driveways sometimes turn out too high after resurfacing. We asked landscapers why this is a design and safety problem, and ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s ...

I have a problem that I think is a type of crabgrass. I can’t get rid of it. What will kill this weed? Crabgrass is ...

Frost heaving occurs when soil freezes and thaws repeatedly. It forces plants out of the soil exposing roots to damaging cold ...

Norfolk Island pines decorated as small Christmas trees are frequently given as gifts over the holidays. With simple care, ...

Parking on tree roots also inflicts some lessobvious wounds. Fine roots and root hairs on the periphery of the tree’s root ...

The resorts work hard to give you a smooth surface of snow — but how often do you think about what’s beneath it? All winter, ...

Gardening experts explain why mulch is important in the winter, when and how much to apply, and the benefits of mulch.

Regular observation, seasonal maintenance checklists, and professional assessments when needed help homeowners preserve ...