A flourishing garden is a sight to behold, but getting a garden to that point can be a balancing act of several important factors. Your plants need the right amount of sun and shade, proper watering, ...

Jason Cave of Santa Rosa asks: Is there some way to tell how well-draining your soil is, so you would know what kind of soil you have before you start planning? A healthy garden starts with healthy ...

Recent rains have put a lot of water into our clay-based soils. In situations where the soil lacks good drainage, water does not drain easily, leaving plant roots exposed to moisture. Over time this ...

Succulents are plants which are very easy to grow and of low-maintenance. Transform your balcony into a flowing trail of greenery, with hanging succulents. These versatile plants add charm, texture, ...

Houston gardeners plant for deluge and drought. We delegate water-lovers to low spots and less-thirsty types to well-draining areas so each can pull through wet and dry cycles. June can be a toss-up, ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...