North Bay communities are surrounded by plentiful, diverse scenes of nature that not only enrich our lives but teach us about designing gardens, too. The types, forms, foliage and growth habits of ...

When I tell people that I was a landscaper before I landed my first full-time writing job, their reaction is usually a mixture of shock and dismissiveness. I have experienced firsthand the negative ...

Oleander caterpillars, which are active on some oleanders during summer, can provide a number of landscaping lessons. The adult moth is striking in appearance. The bluish to purplish moth has white ...

Normally at this time of year — and what a year this has been — we reflect back on what we’ve learned on our journey toward better living. So here are my top takeaways from 2020: In January, sick of ...

It seems like headlines about the 2022 drought show up daily. Many include information about water restrictions, challenges the state faces and federal water allocations, but very few provide tools to ...

New report shows how forest restoration can benefit nature and people. 2021 marks the start of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. As the world loses 10 million hectares of forests every year, the ...

The market value of your house is comprised of several factors, including its neighborhood, amenities, square footage and yes, even the landscaping. Over the years researchers have found that a ...

California has welcomed recent rain showers with open arms and we will continue to hope for a wet season throughout the winter. While we celebrate the much needed precipitation, it’s also the time to ...

California has welcomed recent rain showers with open arms and we will continue to hope for a wet season throughout the winter. While we celebrate the much needed precipitation, it’s also the time to ...