Who doesn't love fresh cucumbers from the garden? The good news is that you can keep them growing year-after-year. Even ...

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

Nobody wants weeds in their garden as they're unsightly and bothersome. If you want to prevent them, you may want to plant a ...

Dealing with rats can often be frustrating and expensive, but there are some cheap and easy ways to deter the rodents.

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If you're keen to attract more pollinators to your yard, while also keeping deer at bay, there's a gorgeous flowering shrub ...

Paper wasps and hornets: Larger and thinner than yellow jackets, and usually less colorful. They tend to be less aggressive ...

Sunflowers are the exuberant darlings of the summer garden, and you can still plant them in August.

For The Union-Tribune In San Diego, what we want are the rays, right? We joke about paying a sunshine tax for living here.

Also, it’s time to plant last the round of summer vegetables, follow tips on when to harvest, plant bulbs for spring, and ...

I am starting to see different kinds of insects on my plants. What is the best way to control these different types of insects?

Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...