Coyotes usually won't threaten humans, but chances are you'd rather not meet them to find out. Here is one yard feature that ...

With any renovation project, knowing where to spend the bulk of your budget is a major decision. Drew Scott offers his advice ...

These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...

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You know that feeling…when the day’s noise fades and you hear water, even just a trickle. Instantly, the space around you feels different. Not bigger, exactly. Just more yours. And it’s not about size ...

Creating a beautiful yard is a labor of love. It’s not just about planting flowers and setting up a few garden gnomes. The real challenge is maintaining that beauty while keeping unwanted pests at bay ...

Adding a water feature will make a difference in even a small landscape, providing beauty and water for wildlife. Learn about them at a talk Sept 23 in Santa Rosa. Learn ideas for bringing water ...

Impervious surfaces, like parking lots, driveways, and walkways, make it difficult for stormwater to flow toward soil and seep into the ground. But by including rain gardens in your landscape design, ...