If home is where the heart is, why shouldn’t it follow the same stars that we do? Our relationships with our homes are sacred, and like most, could use a bit of counseling here and there. Tap on your ...

YOU might think there is very little to do in a ­winter garden, be­sides sweeping up soggy leaves and mulching your beds. But ...

Just growing a few native plants on your plot such as bugle, chives, primrose, cowslip, cornflowers and ox-eye daisy is ...

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a tool used in agriculture to minimize environmental impact. It begins with identifying the plant problem (as I discussed last week) and selecting the appropriate ...

Others are taller, wider, older, but our varied stock of willows have a generosity that sets them apart ...

Think of Kenyan agriculture and it's likely tea, coffee and cut flowers spring to mind, perhaps with various vegetable crops, ...

Add small details like fairy lights, garden lanterns, or a simple bench to make the space inviting. Even a modest balcony can feel like a private retreat when designed with intention.

It’s a pollinator magnet and an excellent companion plant!

The blossoms of the Evergreen Pear Tree were exceptionally vibrant in Santa Barbara this year, although somewhat short-lived, ...

Key Points Aphids are tiny sap-sucking pests that quickly damage houseplants.Early infestations can be controlled with water, ...

There are no flowers and very few leaves on rose bushes now, and that’s all the more reason why winter is the best time to hard prune roses! The term ‘hard pruning’ encompasses a wide range of plant ...

Bird feeders bring tons of avian pals into your yard, but there are quite a few benefits to adding this to your landscape ...