Lavender is one of Robert Kourik’s favorites to grow in his “lazy-ass” garden. (Photos courtesy Robert Kourik) Author Robert Kourik shares his thoughtful tips on easy-care solutions Robert Kourik’s favorite advice to newbie gardeners:...
This navel orange tree got a nice shower from the rain today. The buds will be bursting open soon, so it’s a good time to fertilize. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Rain finally returns to Sacramento;...
This is one of the easiest types of compost piles, a no-turn, no-bin “bird’s nest” pile at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Learn about composting and soil Saturday in Roseville. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Roseville...
A clover-filled lawn helps the bees and also the soil. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) White clover adds nectar, nitrogen to lawns In my lawn, everything’s coming up clover, and that’s a good thing. Most turf...
With extra help from the strong winds recently, leaves are starting to accumulate. Use them for mulch or compost. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) There’s a reason they call it “fall.” Recent windy conditions brought down...
Leaves may be among the most valuable free assets in the garden. Beyond mulch or compost, they’re useful in making “lawn lasagna.” (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Got leaves? Put that fallen foliage to good use;...